Registered Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health

$2,500 Sign On Bonus payable after your first 90 days of employment!With a commitment to putting more Registered Nurses at the bedside, we are making it easier for you to be the nurse you aspire to be!We are committed to ensuring staffing that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, access for patients, growth, and a positive and healthy practice environment.

This role, along with other newly created positions, provides additional Registered Nurses at the bedside, giving you more quality time with your patients.

Our 22-bed inpatient Behavioral Health unit providies trauma-informed care to a mixed demographic of patients, from students to geriatric, who are experiencing a range of issues from mood disorders to chronic, long-term issues, as well as individuals dealing with a dual diagnosis.

Nurses on the unit are scheduled for 8-hour shifts and each shift is staffed with a Charge Nurse, Floor Nurses, and a Medication Nurse.

Therapy options include occupational therapy (OT) and psychotherapy groups, an art room for creative expression, and a sensory room to assist patients with destimulation.

About UsWith energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886.

Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley.

Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and RecognitionOur staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis.

Some of these awards include : * Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating* The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence* Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation* The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)* Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly HospitalOur BenefitsIn addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period : * a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits* a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year* 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options* opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursementThe Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

The Behavioral Health Nurse is a Registered Nurse who, as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of the nursing process.

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides for patient safety by the maintenance of a safe milieu and determining how to utilize the milieu to meet patient's needs.

The Behavioral Health Nurse practices under the supervision of the Medical Director.This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager / Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred* Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required* BLS certification required* De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire or transfer into department* Psychiatric and geriatric nursing experience preferred* Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.
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