Registered Nurse, (RN) Behavioral Health

Job Description

Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your leadership, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Behavioral Health team operates within a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. This leadership role supports a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and staff support. You will oversee operations across child, adult, geriatric, and forensic units while helping maintain safe staffing and high-quality patient care.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role will:

Accurately assess patient care needs and support clinical decision-making across units
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and patient coverage throughout the hospital
Provide leadership, guidance, and clinical support to nursing staff
Respond to patient care needs and assist with admissions or intake when needed
Support staff development, coaching, and performance management
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including TJC, CMS, and state regulations
Assist with scheduling, attendance monitoring, and payroll coordination
Perform direct patient care duties as needed
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and efficient hospital environment

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current RN license in the state of Massachusetts and graduate from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN accepted
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
ACLS certification preferred
CPI or Handle With Care certification preferred
Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills
Ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care

Schedule

Part - Time, Nights 12 hr Shifts


Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care, and mental health services
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and leadership advancement opportunities

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact DK Lyons at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

More about Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is a 150-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital serving the Western Massachusetts community. We provide comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services in a modern, patient-centered environment. As a joint venture between Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health, we are committed to making communities healthier® through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Hourly Range

42.55-57.45 per hour

EEOC Statement

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.