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NORTHAMPTON **Ask about our new pay rates and opportunities for multiple pay raises each year ** Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for nurses to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence. Our Nurse Residency Program and Specialty-specific orientation programs provide our new nurses with increased clinical support and education during orientation. Our 22-bed inpatient unit provides trauma-informed care to a mixed demographic of patients, from students to geriatric, who are experiencing a range of issues from mood disorders to chronic, long-term issues, as well as individuals dealing with a dual diagnosis. Nurses on the unit are scheduled for 8-hour shifts and each shift is staffed with a Charge Nurse, Floor Nurses, and a Medication Nurse. Therapy options include occupational therapy (OT) and psychotherapy groups, an art room for creative expression, and a sensory room to assist patients with destimulation. The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The Behavioral Health Nurse is a Registered Nurse who, as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of the nursing process. The Behavioral Health Nurse provides for patient safety by the maintenance of a safe milieu and determining how to utilize the milieu to meet patient\'s needs. The Behavioral Health Nurse practices under the supervision of the Medical Director. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required BLS certification required De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire or transfer into department Psychiatric and geriatric nursing experience preferred Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required. Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit. EEO Statement It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.