MetroWest Medical Center's Leonard Morse Hospital — a behavioral health specialty center in Natick, MA — is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Adult Behavioral Health unit. This is a direct patient care role on a dedicated inpatient psychiatric campus with a century-long history of serving the MetroWest community's mental health needs. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 (based on eligibility) signals serious investment in the right candidate.
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)
- CME and continuing education opportunities with dedicated career development support
- Employee Assistance Program 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
- Inpatient adult behavioral health unit at Leonard Morse Hospital — a facility purpose-built and dedicated exclusively to psychiatric and mental health care
- Direct clinical patient care role: assessment, care planning, implementation, and per-shift coordination for assigned adult psychiatric patients
- Supervisory accountability for delegated care staff on the unit
- Practice governed by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols
- Accountable to the CNO for quality, safety, and appropriate resource utilization
- Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) participation required during emergency and disaster events
- Part of the broader MetroWest Medical Center system, which holds a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for quality and patient safety
- System-level resources include Framingham Union Hospital's 24-hour ED, advanced cardiac care, oncology, and a Special Care Level IIB nursery — supporting cross-campus consultation and career mobility
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing (required)
- Active Massachusetts RN license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in Massachusetts
- Current CPR certification required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing preferred
- Familiarity with behavioral health nursing standards, safety protocols, and psychiatric patient population management
About the Community
Natick sits in the heart of the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, approximately 18 miles west of Boston — close enough to access a world-class city while enjoying a quieter suburban pace, strong public schools, and a lower cost of living than Boston proper. The area offers abundant recreation along the Charles River corridor, easy commuter rail access into the city, and a tight-knit community with a rich history dating back to the region's earliest public health institutions. For clinicians seeking the professional depth of a major metro market without the urban grind, MetroWest is a compelling fit.