Behavioral Health RN
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

Behavioral Health RN

Location: Holyoke, MA Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 40 per week (guaranteed)

Position Details

• Unit: Inpatient Behavioral Health, 104 beds across five units (adult, child, geri)
• Patient Population: Geriatric, pedi (ages 5-17), and adults

  • 2 adult units with 24 beds each
  • 24 beds for geri and 12 beds for pedi
• Patient Ratio: 1:8 variable (geri and pedi have lower ratios)
• Shift: See shift details; blocked scheduling not available
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend or as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Yes
• Common Diagnoses/Treatment: Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety
• Dress Code: Blue scrubs

Orientation and Travel Eligibility

• Orientation is biweekly on Mondays or Tuesdays, upon clearance.
• Must be available to attend scheduled orientation. Other start dates cannot be accommodated.
• Orientation dates: October 13 and 26; November 9 and 16; December 7, 14, and 28.
• Candidates must live 60 miles or more away to be considered for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
• Communicate changes in patient clinical condition with physicians, nursing supervisors/managers, and coworkers as appropriate.
• Participate in the discharge planning process.
• Be willing to work with both adult and pediatric patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS
• HWC
• Behavioral Health experience (1 year)
• Behavioral Health experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient psych setting

Additional Notes

• All travelers must hold the required certifications before starting. The client may require certifications not listed here. Refer to the facility checklist for the most current requirements.