Behavioral Health RN
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

RN Behavioral Health

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1

Schedule and Orientation

• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Shift: See shift details; blocked scheduling is not available
• Weekend hours: As needed or every other weekend
• Call requirements: As needed
• Float requirements: Yes
• Orientation: Biweekly on Monday or Tuesday, upon clearance. Candidates must be available to attend scheduled orientation. Other start dates cannot be accommodated.

  • October: 10/13, 10/26
  • November: 11/09, 11/16
  • December: 12/7, 12/14, 12/28
• Travel eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or more away to be considered for this travel position.

Unit Information

• Department: Behavioral health inpatient unit
• Floor: All
• Beds: 104 across five units (adult, child, and geriatric)
• Patient ratio: 1:8 variable (geriatric and pediatric units have lower ratios)
• Patient population:

  • Pediatric (ages 5-17): 12 beds
  • Adult: 2 units with 24 beds each
  • Geriatric: 24 beds
• Common diagnoses: Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety
• Personality fit: Professional
• Dress code: Blue scrubs

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• BLS certification
• Behavioral health experience of at least 1 year, with behavioral health experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Provide 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
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and coworkers
• Participate in the discharge planning process