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Director of Nursing

JRI•Tewksbury, MA

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, with an on-site school and clinical, nursing, and direct care staff. The Director of Nursing is part of the Centerpoint Program administrative team and works across departments to ensure the program functions effectively and students’ needs are met. The role oversees and develops nursing department systems and operations, leads administrative functions, and helps students and families navigate medical needs. Responsibilities include staff supervision, audits, appointments, paperwork, and communication with guardians and outpatient healthcare providers. The position includes evening and weekend hours and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

  • Massachusetts RN license.
  • Meet program background and driving record check requirements.
  • Be organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as necessary, and fulfill 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 operations for 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 their medical needs and develop skills to support their next steps.
  • Work as part of the Centerpoint Program administrative team and across departments to support effective program operations and meet students’ needs.
  • Follow policies concerning medical and clinical care.

Benefits

  • $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak another 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.
  • Delta Dental benefits.
  • 401(k) matched up to $800 per year.
  • Pension after five years of employment.
  • Tuition reimbursement 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 in the first year for full-time employees.
  • Professional development opportunities.

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