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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Adult Behavioral Health unit at Leonard Morse Hospital — a dedicated behavioral health specialty center serving the mental health needs of the greater MetroWest community
- Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, care planning, and implementation across an assigned patient panel
- Accountable for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting staff
- Nursing practice grounded in established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control
- Coordination and integration of patient care through the full nursing process, from admission through discharge optimization
- Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster situations
- 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
- 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)
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required
- Current Massachusetts RN licensure (or eligibility to obtain) — required
- Current CPR certification — required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred
- Comfort with behavioral health patient populations and the clinical, safety, and de-escalation demands of an adult inpatient psychiatric environment
About the Community
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.