New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Tenet Healthcare; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Natick, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health units. The program supports new graduates with hands-on experience across Adult, Geriatric, and Adolescent populations while fostering clinical growth and patient-centered care.

You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on safety, recovery, and empowering patients and families. Background check and health screening are required before starting, with opportunities for externships and development.

Qualifications

• Graduated from state approved school of nursing or currently enrolled with graduation within 12 months
• CPR certification required
• Background check and pre-employment health screening incl. drug screen

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and competent patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Assess, plan, and implement direct nursing care for assigned patients
• Supervise staff when nursing care is delegated

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree or nursing program

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

New Grad RN and Extern Programs Available in Behavioral Health!

Hiring for all units - Adult, Geriatric, and Adolescent - at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, MA!

Working in Behavioral Health, you will see the firsthand results of the positive impact you have on the lives of individuals and their families who face mental health challenges. You will join a team that focuses on mental health safety, stability, and empowerment, and will play a crucial role in assisting individuals build healthy coping strategies, strength, positive thought processes, and problem‑solving skills.

Leonard Morse Hospital offers specialized certification in de‑escalation Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training. In this high in demand profession, you will have a collaborative team approach, working alongside Psychiatry, Medical NPs, RNs, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, and Human Rights Officers.

We are currently recruiting for Spring and Summer 2026 graduates. Please consider applying for our program where you will be a part of our supportive community of clinical educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents. Our new grad program promotes learning with hands‑on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills for your transition from student to RN!

About Us

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307‑bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Our New Graduate RN program offers innovative curriculum delivered through a comprehensive 12‑month program focused on creating a solid foundation at the start of your nursing profession. We designed an environment to help you develop delegation and priority setting skills, holistic patient care through interdisciplinary communication and establishment of valuable professional relationships. You will have the opportunity to experience different shifts, patient populations, and unit cultures.

Job Responsibilities

Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and competent patient care. Will specifically, assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct nursing care to assigned patients. Will also assume responsibility for the supervision of staff to which nursing care is appropriately delegated.

Onboarding Process:

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre‑employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Education

Required: Graduated from state approved school of nursing or an accredited school, or currently enrolled in nursing school with a graduation date within the next 12 months

Not a graduate yet? We offer externships to continue building your skills and gain hands on experience. Our externships are an amazing opportunity to learn more about MetroWest Medical Center and the culture of the specific units you are interested in following your graduation.

Certifications

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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