Registered Nurse (RN)
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Description

Help provide individualized nursing care to those in recovery from substance use in the Western Massachusetts community!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Registered Nurse at the Unity Place South program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Unity Place South program with the following:

• Providing care with kindness and sensitivity that preserves and protects the autonomy, dignity, and rights of the individuals they serve.
• Using knowledge of biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions during the assessment process.
• Diagnosing an individual's condition and developing a personal care plan for intervention.
• Collaborating with individuals and their families.
• Educating them and recognizing the unique needs of the dually diagnosed and other special populations to obtain positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Evaluating the individuals' responses to the care plan and track their progress towards ideal outcomes.

Who are we?

Unity Place South at BHN, a 16-bed co-ed program in Springfield, MA, provides residential rehabilitation services to individuals suffering from addiction and mental illness.At Unity Place South, staff empower those we serve to be in the 'driver's seat' of their lives and clearly define their needs, wants, hopes and dreams. We deeply support and encourage the pursuit of our individuals' development of autonomy, self-esteem, and involvement in their own care.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Registered Nurse?

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (preferred), or Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
• Current Nursing License by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (required).
• At least one year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and CARF standards.
• Working knowledge of ethics and legal parameters of working with substance abuse clients.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and abilities.
• Ability to understand, empathize and work with an addicted population, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to collaborate with other caregivers.
• Ability to delegate to peers and other caregivers consistent with their level of expertise.
• Ability to advocate for clients.

How do I apply to be a Registered Nurse?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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