Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse at Confidential Client provides specialized nursing care to veterans in an inpatient mental health setting. This role requires proficiency in clinical nursing practices, leadership in patient care, and adherence to evidence-based protocols to improve holistic care outcomes. The position demands licensure as a registered nurse and involves managing complex client situations with a focus on veteran-centered care.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse in Brockton, MA. This contract, full-time clinical role supports inpatient behavioral health care, providing assessment, medication administration, crisis intervention, and collaborative care planning for veteran-focused inpatient populations. The role offers a salary range of $90,747 - $192,945 per year (range provided by the client) and requires current RN licensure in the U.S.
This posting follows applicable federal and Massachusetts employment laws.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric and mental-health nursing assessments and document findings.
- Provide evidence-based nursing care, including medication administration and monitoring.
- Deliver crisis intervention and maintain patient safety in an inpatient setting.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate with patients, families, and care team members regarding treatment and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to regulatory and privacy requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.
- Support veteran-centered care and cultural sensitivity for the patient population.
Required Qualifications
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care.
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of completion), or equivalent degree/certification accepted by licensure authorities.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Relevant inpatient nursing experience (grade/level varies by education and prior experience; candidates with ADNs may qualify at entry levels while BSN/MSN/advanced degrees map to higher grade levels).
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply: candidates who meet education requirements but are actively pursuing licensure can sometimes be hired on a temporary basis while completing licensure (per client policy).
- Physically able to perform duties required for inpatient nursing care.
(Grade and level criteria are determined by the client based on education, experience, and demonstrated competencies.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
- Prior experience in inpatient psychiatric/behavioral health nursing.
- Familiarity with veteran health care needs or federal health system practices.
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and patient-centered communication skills.
Compensation & Work Type
- Salary: $90,747 - $192,945 per year (range provided by the client).
- Employment type: Contract, Full time.
- Benefits, schedules, and shift details are provided by Confidential Client and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Location & Schedule
- Work location: Brockton, Massachusetts (on-site).
- Inpatient clinical schedule; specific shift patterns and on-call expectations will be communicated by Confidential Client.
Legal & Compliance Notes
This job posting is intended to comply with applicable federal and state employment laws, including pay transparency requirements for positions based in Massachusetts. The salary range shown is the range provided by the client for this role in Brockton, MA.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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