Director of Nursing

Justice Resource Institute • Tewksbury, MA

5d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Nursing leads the nursing team at the Merrimack Center, an intensive residential treatment program for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. The center provides 24-hour comprehensive care and includes an on-site school, clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

As part of the Centerpoint Program administrative team, the Director of Nursing works across departments to help ensure the program functions optimally and students’ needs are met. The role oversees and develops nursing department systems and leads its administrative functions, including staff supervision, audits, appointments, paperwork, and communication with guardians and outpatient healthcare providers. The Director also helps students and families navigate medical needs and develop skills that support students’ next steps.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN license.
• Meet program background and driving record check requirements.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Be organized and detail-oriented.
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Be available for weekend and evening hours, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing management experience preferred.
• Residential program or mental health program experience preferred.
• Experience working with specialized adolescent populations preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop systems and the functioning of the nursing department.
• Lead nursing department administrative functions, including staff supervision, audits, appointments, paperwork, and communication with guardians and outpatient healthcare providers.
• Help students and families navigate medical needs and develop skills to support students’ next steps.
• Work as part of the Centerpoint Program administrative team and across departments to help ensure the program functions optimally and students’ needs are met.
• Follow policies concerning medical and clinical care.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for eligible new hires who speak a second language fluently and use it to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) match up to $800 per year and pension after five years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed