Registered Nurse Behavioral Health 24hr 7a-3:30pm

Lawrence General Hospital; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Behavioral Health Unit, delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. Candidates will need a current MA nursing license, BCLS certification, and preferably experience in psychiatric nursing. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a facility recognized for excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current nursing license in Massachusetts required.
• BCLS certification required.
• At least 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in an Adult Behavioral Health Unit.
• Deliver patient care by applying nursing knowledge and adhering to policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and community agencies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Nursing license in Massachusetts

BCLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health 24hr 7a-3:30pm

7:00am - 3:30pm, every other weekend

Scheduled Hours per Week: 24 hours

Posted 6/18/2025

Join us at Holy Family Hospital

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units, cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus features all private rooms, while our Methuen campus includes a state-of-the-art catheterization suite and a Joint Center of Excellence, recognized as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

The registered nurse provides care to patients in an Adult Behavioral Health Unit. Under the direction and leadership of the Nurse Manager, the RN is responsible for delivering patient care by applying knowledge of the nursing process and age-specific requirements, adhering to departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Qualified candidates must demonstrate:

• Excellent assessment, clinical, organizational, and computer skills
• Charge capabilities
• The ability to lift, transfer, and move patients safely
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for documenting care, delegating, relaying information, making referrals, and liaising between patients, physicians, other hospital disciplines, and community agencies

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
• Current nursing license in Massachusetts required
• BCLS certification required
• At least 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred