Assistant Director of Nursing

NFI Massachusetts, Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Pet Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Legal Plan

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations for adolescents and young adults in an intensive behavioral health program.

The role involves supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality care. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with a salary in the $113,000–$118,000 range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or adolescent treatment settings strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medication administration, infection control, and quality improvement practices.
• Current CPR certification; CPR and First Aid Instructor certifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Personal professional liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, training, and ongoing support to nursing staff.
• Assist with nursing staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee medical consents, physician orders, medication changes, Rogers Orders, and clinical documentation.
• Monitor infection control, quality assurance initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct clinical audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized client care and treatment planning.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide direct nursing care as needed.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in their absence.
• Ensure adherence to agency policies, nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Psychiatric care

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

CPR certification

Medical documentation

Driver's license

Professional liability insurance

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc., a nonprofit human services organization and proud recipient of the USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026 award, is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to join our Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP).

The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations, supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality care for adolescents and young adults receiving intensive behavioral health treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, training, and ongoing support to nursing staff.

Assist with nursing staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

Oversee medical consents, physician orders, medication changes, Rogers Orders, and clinical documentation.

Monitor infection control, quality assurance initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Conduct clinical audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized client care and treatment planning.

Respond to medical emergencies and provide direct nursing care as needed.

Assume the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in their absence.

Ensure adherence to agency policies, nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license required.

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience ; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or adolescent treatment settings strongly preferred.

Strong clinical assessment, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Knowledge of medication administration, infection control, and quality improvement practices.

Current CPR certification required; CPR and First Aid Instructor certifications preferred.

Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.

Personal professional liability insurance required.

Salary: $113,000 - $118,000 | Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

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