Registered Nurse (Relief)

Justice Resource Institute • Tewksbury, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for adolescent males with emotional disturbances, mental illness, and challenging behaviors. Its mission is to provide secure, clinically intensive residential treatment and rehabilitation that supports residents’ growth and coping skills, helping them transition to less restrictive settings and eventually into the community.

The Relief Registered Nurse provides health care services and education to promote the physical and mental well-being of youth. The nurse oversees medication documentation and administration and completes assessments to support appropriate treatment. The role also helps youth and families navigate medical needs and develop skills for successful next steps. JRI provides training in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to support a safe, therapeutic environment.

The pay range is $29.81–$53.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications. The role requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with flexibility for holiday shifts; double time is offered on certain holidays. Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN license.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Valid driver’s license; transporting youth is required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, with flexibility for holiday shifts.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Residential program or mental health program experience preferred.
• Experience working with specialized adolescent populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services and education that promote the physical and mental well-being of youth.
• Oversee documentation and administration of medications.
• Complete assessments to support appropriate treatment.
• Help youth and families navigate medical needs and develop skills for successful next steps.
• Transport youth as required.
• Use physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques to help maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for 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 benefits and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) matching up to $800 per year.
• Pension after five years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off of up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.
• Double time offered on certain holidays.

What This Job Offers

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