A community hospital in Natick, Massachusetts is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health unit. This direct patient care role carries full accountability for the nursing process — assessment, planning, and implementation — across assigned patients on a per-shift basis, with supervisory responsibility for delegated staff. Natick sits in the heart of MetroWest Boston, offering suburban quality of life with easy access to one of the country's premier healthcare and academic markets. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for eligible candidates.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 based on eligibility
- Active participation in E-Verify; candidates with work authorization requirements should inquire at time of application
- Resources, tools, and organizational support structured to enable high-quality patient care delivery
- Career development pathways and professional growth support within a large, multi-market health system
- Employment practices compliant with all applicable federal and state laws, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated Behavioral Health unit providing direct inpatient psychiatric nursing care
- Per-shift accountability for full nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned patient panel
- Supervisory responsibility over staff to whom care is appropriately delegated
- Practice governed by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols
- Coordination and integration of patient care within prescribed medical regimens, with goal of optimum-level discharge outcomes
- Active role in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster events
- Expected proficiency in all hospital emergency codes — purpose, appropriate response, and adherence to facility policy
- Accountable to CNO-level leadership for quality, safety, clinical staff competency, and appropriate resource utilization
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required
- Current Massachusetts RN licensure, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Current CPR certification — required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred
- Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience is advantageous given the unit specialty
About the Community
Natick is a well-established MetroWest suburb approximately 18 miles west of Boston, offering a high quality of life with strong public schools, abundant recreational amenities including the Cochituate State Park and Lake Cochituate, and a vibrant downtown corridor. The area combines the calm of suburban New England living with direct commuter rail access into Boston, placing world-class dining, culture, and professional development within easy reach. Cost of living, while reflective of the greater Boston market, is notably more accessible than the city itself, making Natick a practical and appealing base for healthcare professionals at any career stage.