Registered Nurse (Rn)

$5000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Positions - Various Shifts Available

This opportunity has variable time commitments (Full-time/Part-time) with opportunities for additional hours.

We offer comprehensive benefits such as:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401K
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Basic AD&D and Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts

New grads are welcome to apply! We have openings on our Adult, Child and Special Needs units!!

Job Overview:

Deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. 0Knows and applies current nursing theory, principles of care and nursing procedures in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient, maintains a safe and clean care environment, quality improvement, assist in the supervision of the Behavioral Health Technician, actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining optimal patient health, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal function.
• Acting as a patient advocate and assisting patients in developing skills to advocate for themselves.
• Documenting all appropriate patient information in a timely manner.
• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments of all patients.
• Assessing vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
• Evaluating and documenting patient response to medication regimen and identifying need to administer PRN medication.
• Participating in meetings and group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Assessing the unit milieu to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members and staff.

Who are we:

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization diagnosis treatments for Children, Special Needs and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.

Our state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9. The hospital operates 24/7 with multiple shifts available.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure:

• ASN required; BSN preferred

• Valid Massachusetts RN license in good standing
• At least one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred