<p>Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, Massachusetts — a behavioral health specialty center within the MetroWest Medical Center system — is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Adult Behavioral Health unit. This is a direct patient care role embedded in a facility purpose-built for mental health services, offering a focused clinical environment, a meaningful patient population, and a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for eligible candidates. MetroWest Medical Center holds a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting a system-wide commitment to safe, high-quality care.</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>Adult Behavioral Health unit at Leonard Morse Hospital — a dedicated behavioral health specialty center serving the mental health needs of the greater MetroWest community</li> <li>Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, care planning, and implementation across an assigned patient panel</li> <li>Accountable for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting staff</li> <li>Nursing practice grounded in established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control</li> <li>Coordination and integration of patient care through the full nursing process, from admission through discharge optimization</li> <li>Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster situations</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, maternity care, a Special Care Level IIB nursery, and high-risk pregnancy services</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> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required</li> <li>Current Massachusetts RN licensure (or eligibility to obtain) — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification — required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred</li> <li>Comfort with behavioral health patient populations and the clinical, safety, and de-escalation demands of an adult inpatient psychiatric environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Natick is a well-established suburb located approximately 20 miles west of Boston, situated along the Route 9 corridor in MetroWest Massachusetts — a region known for its strong public schools, low crime, and high quality of life. The area offers easy access to Boston's cultural and professional amenities while maintaining a quieter, community-oriented pace, with abundant parks, the Charles River, and the Cochituate State Park nearby. Housing options range from historic neighborhoods to newer developments, and the commuter rail provides a direct connection to downtown Boston for those who want urban access without urban living.</p>