Use your nursing experience to provide individualized care to those in substance use recovery in the Western Massachusetts community!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Registered Nurse in the Hope Center program at Behavioral Health Network! This position is per diem (4 hours a week) and great for nurses interested in gaining experience in the fields of mental & behavioral health.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Hope Center with the following:

• Providing nursing supports to individuals served and coordination/support to Program Directors.
• Acting as liaison to area and regional medical facilities.
• Providing health assessments to individuals admitted to the facility.
• Providing ongoing in-service training and consultation to other staff members.
• Serving as a resource to individuals and families.
• Participating in clinical assessments by preparing and submitting nursing assessments and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
• Using the staff log and EMR to convey pertinent individual served information to staff.
• Monitoring the medication logs for accuracy.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of individuals served information at all times in accordance with 42 CFR.

Who are we?

At Behavioral Health Network’s Hope Center, we believe in the unique strengths, skills, and empowerment of the individual to motivate their treatment and recovery in our 30-day stabilization services.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Registered Nurse?

• Commitment to consumer empowerment, growth, human rights, and community integration (required).
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree (preferred) or Diploma/Degree in nursing (required).
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (required).
• At least five years of experience in the human services field (required).
• At least one year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred).
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills (required).
• Working knowledge of DPH regulations (required).
• Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems (required).
• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (required).
• In successful recovery for two or more years (required, if applicable).

How do I apply to be a Registered Nurse?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.