Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Dover (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking an RN specialized in Behavioral Health to deliver direct clinical care on a shift basis. The role includes coordinating patient care, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring safety and infection control standards within the unit.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited nursing degree, be licensed, and possess CPR certification, with strong clinical judgment and leadership abilities to support hospital operations and incident command duties

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program and licensed or certified as required by law.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care aligned with established standards.
• Coordinate patient care within medical regimes.
• Ensure safety, quality improvement, and infection control measures.
• Participate in emergency response and hospital incident command roles.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to clinical staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical judgment

Communication

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Role: Provides direct clinical care as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities: Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate patient care on a shift basis, supervising staff and ensuring high-quality, safe, and cost-effective nursing services. Maintains compliance with safety standards, risk management, infection control, and emergency protocols. Supports hospital leadership in delivering optimal patient outcomes and fulfilling hospital incident command system duties when required.

Qualifications & Skills: Graduated from an accredited nursing program and licensed or certified as required by law. CPR certification is mandatory. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing is preferred. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care aligned with established standards.
• Coordinate patient care within medical regimes.
• Ensure safety, quality improvement, and infection control measures.
• Participate in emergency response and hospital incident command roles.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to clinical staff.