Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Woonsocket, RI, 02895
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
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At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.
32hrs/week
2:45-11:15pm
Responsibilities
Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients’ and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties. tient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care. 6. Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually
Qualifications
1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
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Employment Status
Part Time > 59Shift
EveningsEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently asked questions
Behavioral health RNs at Prime Healthcare Services specialize in mental health care, managing psychiatric crises and therapeutic interventions, which sets them apart from general nursing roles. This position emphasizes emotional support and behavioral violence prevention, requiring specialized knowledge in mental health laws and interdisciplinary treatment.
To thrive in this role locally, focus on mastering psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint protocols, and behavioral health programming. Familiarity with Rhode Island’s mental health regulations and patient safety standards is crucial, along with strong communication skills for educating patients and families.
Behavioral health nurses in Woonsocket can advance to positions like nurse manager, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or director of nursing. Specialized certifications and experience in interdisciplinary treatment teams enhance promotion prospects within local hospitals such as Landmark Medical Center.
Evening shifts may involve managing acute psychiatric episodes when fewer staff are present, requiring heightened alertness and crisis management skills. Balancing part-time hours with patient continuity can be challenging but allows focused care during off-peak periods at Prime Healthcare’s facility.
Woonsocket shows a steady demand for behavioral health nurses due to rising mental health awareness and aging populations. However, competition remains moderate because of the specialized skills required, making certification and local experience valuable assets for job seekers.
In the Woonsocket area, behavioral health RNs typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and shift differentials. Part-time evening roles at Prime Healthcare Services may offer pro-rated salaries plus sign-on bonuses up to $7,500.
Yes, Prime Healthcare Services supports ongoing education, including behavioral violence prevention and mental health law compliance. Landmark Medical Center encourages certifications that align with their award-winning patient safety initiatives, enhancing nurse competencies in behavioral health care.
Prime Healthcare prioritizes compassionate, community-focused care addressing local mental health challenges. Nurses implement evidence-based psychiatric crisis interventions and rehabilitation programs tailored to northern Rhode Island’s demographics, ensuring holistic support within inpatient and outpatient settings.