Registered Nurse

Justice Resource Institute•Concord, MA

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About The Position

Walden Street School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma-informed care and provides 24-hour comprehensive care, with an on-site school and clinical, nursing, and direct care staff. The Registered Nurse works with students and a dynamic nursing team to provide health care services and promote healthy choices that support students’ physical and mental well-being. The role includes supporting a safe, therapeutic community through medication administration and documentation, completing assessments, and helping students and families navigate medical needs. JRI provides training in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to support a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must hold a Massachusetts RN license.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as necessary.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with specialized adolescent populations in a residential or mental health program is preferred.
Fluency in a second language other than English, with willingness to use it to serve clients, qualifies new hires for a bilingual bonus.

Responsibilities

Educate students and provide health care services that promote healthy choices and support their physical and mental well-being.
Provide oversight and attention to medication documentation and administration.
Complete assessments to support students’ treatment.
Help students and families navigate medical needs and develop skills to support students’ next steps.
Use physical interventions and verbal de-escalation, following training, to help maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for eligible new hires.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) with a match of up to $800 per year.
Pension after 5 years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement of up to almost $4,000 per year.
Discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off for full-time employees in their first year.
Professional development opportunities.