Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Worcester MA

Specialty- Behavioral Health Start Date: March 18, 2026 Location: Worcester, MA Shift: 8-hour Days (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) Schedule / Hours: 40 hours/week, 13-week contract, every other weekend and holiday Qualifications & Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Experience Minimum 1 year psychiatric nursing experience required Previous med-surg experience preferred Previous charge experience preferred Licenses/Certifications Current MA RN license BLS required Behavioral health certifications preferred Key Responsibilities Monitoring patient mental status and behavioral changes on an adult inpatient locked unit Administering medications and treatments per provider orders, including IVs, feeding tubes, and mood/psychiatric meds Responding to behavioral or medical emergencies using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques Collaborating with the healthcare team and patient families to implement individualized care plans Maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions (Epic charting preferred) Advocating for patient needs and safety, including managing seclusion and other safety protocols

Created: 2026-03-10