School Nurse, *No Weekends or Holidays!* South Hadley/Holyoke, MA

School Registered Nurse (RN)

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: School

LOCATION: South Hadley/Holyoke, MA

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

Behavioral Health nurses work as registered nurses to care for and support patients receiving treatment for mental health disorders in a school setting. Registered Nurse to evaluate the needs of their patients, and administer treatments and engage in therapeutic interactions. 

We are looking for a passionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating mental health needs of patients.
• Developing treatment plans.
• Providing personal care.
• Participate in de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Coordinating with families, doctors, and other health professionals.
• Administering medications.
• Observing and recording patient behavior.
• Performing physical exams and diagnostic tests.
• Collecting patient health histories.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Educating patients about treatment plans.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license within state of practice required. 
• Requires RN exp. with children and families, knowledge of residential and/or school treatment nursing.
• Experience working with children of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• English required, bilingual preferred.
• Requires current valid driver's license