<p>Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, Massachusetts — a behavioral health specialty center within the MetroWest Medical Center system — is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RN) to join its inpatient Behavioral Health unit. This role offers direct clinical patient care in a dedicated mental health environment with the institutional backing of a Joint Commission Gold Seal-accredited health system. With a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a strong opportunity for an RN seeking meaningful psychiatric nursing work in a community-focused, professionally supportive setting west of Boston.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to <strong>$30,000</strong> based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated behavioral health specialty unit at Leonard Morse Hospital — a facility purpose-built for mental health care serving the MetroWest community</li> <li>Direct clinical patient care role with per-shift responsibility for assessment, care planning, and implementation across assigned patients</li> <li>Accountable for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting clinical staff</li> <li>Coordinates and integrates patient care based on the nursing process within the prescribed medical regimen</li> <li>Practice guided by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control</li> <li>Participates in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster situations</li> <li>Supports CNO-level goals for high-quality, safe nursing care and appropriate resource management</li> <li>Part of the broader MetroWest Medical Center system, which includes Framingham Union Hospital — offering access to a full-service acute care campus with 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac services, oncology, and a Special Care Level IIB nursery</li> <li>System recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked in the top 5% nationally for coronary interventional procedures (2023)</li> <li>Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval — system-wide commitment to patient safety and performance standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing (required)</li> <li>Current RN licensure in Massachusetts, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of practice</li> <li>Active CPR certification required</li> <li>Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with behavioral health patient populations and inpatient psychiatric nursing standards is consistent with the unit's focus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Natick is a well-established suburb located approximately 20 miles west of Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering easy access to the city while providing a quieter, family-friendly quality of life. The MetroWest region is known for its strong public schools, abundant recreational amenities including the Cochituate State Park and numerous lakes, and a vibrant local dining and arts scene. Cost of living, while higher than national averages, is moderate relative to Boston proper, and the area draws professionals who want proximity to a world-class city without the urban density.</p>