Make a Difference. Be the Reason a Child Succeeds.

Brandon Residential Treatment Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our nursing department in providing exceptional care for boys and young men in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee nursing services, support staff development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic care that empowers youth to reach their full potential.

Position Responsibilities:

· Provides leadership and oversight of all nursing/medical services.

· Responsible for overall operations of department functions.

· Provides direct supervision and guidance to nursing staff.

· Oversees medication management, intake, admission coordination, emergency medical care, and preparation for discharge.

· Oversees the coordination of psychiatric services and acts as a primary resource to agency staff for medication-related questions.

· Participates in management meetings.

· Provides consultation across all professional disciplines and programs as needed.

· Manages the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification preferred or comprehensive training provided with employment

· Demonstrates empathetic understanding of complex trauma and its effects including abuse, loss, and neglect that youth bring to placement.

· Provide coordination and oversight of scheduled and as needed medications.

· Document planned interventions, critical incidents, and general observation of youth and assessment of their skills, behavior, and moods.

· Demonstrate knowledge of and role in individual youth treatment plans, including their assessment, particular needs, behavioral goals, and identified intervention strategies.

· Provide training and guidance to new and existing employees.

Qualifications:

BSN required; 3 years nursing experience preferred; experience working with adolescent population strongly preferred.

· Registered Nurse (RN) with current MA license in good standing.

· Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience, including supervision and management functions, in a similar or related setting.

· Experience in delivery of training, residential care, or work with at-risk children and adolescents is preferred.

Schedule:

Full-time; 40 hours/week; M-F, 8 AM – 4 PM
On-call: Rotating on-call shift. Phone only. No need to be onsite.

Salary:

Starting at $110,000 salary

Benefits:

$1,000 Referral Bonus
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
403B Retirement Plan options with company match
Fitness Reimbursement
Undergraduate Tuition Remission
Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
11 Paid Holidays
19 Days PTO
Employer Paid Life Insurance & LTD
Flexible Schedule
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care FSA
Paid Orientation & Trainings
Parental Leave
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Free breakfast, lunch and parking for all employees!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience working with adolescent population?

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Natick, MA 01760 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Brandon School and Residential Treatment Center

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