Registered Nurse - Respite
About The Position
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Eliot is seeking a dedicated Respite Nurse to join our team. Eliot’s Respite program is a short term restorative service that assists adults with mental illness in obtaining and maintaining community living. As a Respite Nurse, you will be responsible for providing oversight, guidance and assistance to clients in understanding their medical conditions; as well as performing direct medical care that is needed. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to establish supportive relationships, excellent communication, crisis management and problem solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Valid LPN or RN License
- Experience working with adults with severe mental illness
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Responsibilities
- Provide education and consultation to clients and staff on medical health, medications, and general medical topics
- Deliver one-on-one training tailored to specific individual needs
- Develop and lead groups and trainings for clients and staff on general health and wellness topics, including nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation
- Assist clients in accessing community resources that support their health and wellness goals
- Meet with clients and staff to discuss medical diagnoses, causes, symptoms, complications, and available treatment options
- Perform direct medical care for a Person as appropriate and ordered by physician which may include monitoring of vitals, wound care, etc. This includes providing interventions specific to Person’s IAP (Individual action plan) for medical/health and wellness goal areas.
- Review medical documentation for each assigned client and provide consultation and coordination of care as needed
- Coordinate overall medical care for clients and ensure necessary follow-up is completed
- Provide health and wellness interventions focused on education and skill-building
- Support the team and clients by introducing tools for ongoing symptom assessment, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and identifying appropriate responses or next steps
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
- $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
