Registered Nurse RN

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Westborough , MA 01581

Posted 2 weeks ago

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DAY Shift Opportunities 7am- 7pm

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for full time candidates

$35 to $50 per hour including shift differential

Day shift openings 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm

36 or 48 hour schedules

Behavioral Health

Registered Nurses (RN's)

Who are we:

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization and dual diagnosis treatments for Children, Adolescents 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.

We welcome recent graduates, and will provide mentorship and a cohort environment. An excellent opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience!

We will also expedite licensing for out of state nurses.

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.

Requirements

ASN required; BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license
At least one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a generous benefits package including holiday premium pay, shift differentials, health, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) plan, health & dependent Flexible Spending accounts, generous paid time off, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and an employee referral bonus plan.

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