Registered Nurse- Mental Health Care

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn seeks a Registered Nurse with experience in Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) and Respite Adult Behavioral Health settings. Provides comprehensive nursing care to adults with complex mental health conditions, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. Experienced in delivering both generalized and specialized medical and behavioral health care, including assessment, crisis stabilization, medication management, and coordination of care.
Functions effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary rapid-response team, utilizing sound clinical judgment and independent nursing decision-making to support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. Maintains accurate documentation and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Dedicated to promoting patient safety, stability, and improved health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based practice
Provide on-site or mobile support, screening, Assessment, and Individual Action Planning
Obtain/conduct and accurately document a relevant comprehensive health history, with an emphasis on mental health history
Assist individuals served in the management of mental and physical illness. Administers specified medication and take vital signs as indicated and document accordingly
Reviews person's served records to ensure that medical goals are being addressed and to note recommendations for change and new clinical approaches as needed
Reviews referral packets and assess referrals for medical issues, supports linkages to community healthcare providers
Participates in individual action planning by utilizing obtained nursing assessment information, diagnostic results, lab work, testing, etc.
individual age/disability specific information, infection control, OSHA, organization policy and medical procedures, risk management, MAP policy and individual staff/program development.
Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn Massachusetts
Cooperates with Elwyn Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection, an inquiry, or investigation.
Maintains compliance of the client records within the scope of nursing duties
Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
Nursing diploma, associate or bachelor's degree required
Valid Massachusetts Registered Nursing (RN) license required
Must be in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) required
Knowledge of theory and principles of psychiatric nursing preferred
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication