Director of Nursing

hillcrestec; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing license fees paid

Paid CEUs

6 weeks paid time off

Child care reimbursement

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. seeks a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services across residential campuses and the Therapeutic Day Program. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program oversight, and adherence to policies and quality standards.

The successful candidate will hold Massachusetts RN licensure, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and proven management experience in residential treatment. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Management experience required.
• Residential treatment experience required.
• Current Massachusetts RN license required.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; flexibility; available by phone for administrative needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medical care of students and oversee medical clearance of new students.
• Organize, manage and evaluate Nursing Services and Medical Programs at all HEC programs; approve campus nursing office schedules.
• Staff hiring, development, in-service training, and ensuring certification of nurses.
• Encourage staff development and teamwork; implement competency programs and improve services.
• Recognize nursing staff for achievements; implement continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Management experience

Residential treatment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Lead Nursing Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact.

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. provides therapeutic treatment and special education to children and adolescents with unique behavioral, health, and learning needs throughout Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and the Northeast.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead nursing services and medical programs across our residential campuses and Therapeutic Day Program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medical care of students and oversee medical clearance of new students; review charts for compliance with policies and timelines; give professional second opinion on all student medical needs.
• Organize, manage and evaluate Nursing Services and Medical Programs at all HEC programs; approve campus nursing office schedules ensuring minimal overtime; allocate human, financial, and product resources to meet patient care needs; research, establish and implement best practice standards.
• Responsible for staff nurse and head nurse hiring; monitor, evaluate and provide opportunities for RNs and LPNs to attend in-services and continuing education; ensure continued certification of staff.
• Encourage staff developmentand teamwork; assure a competency program is in place for nurses; evaluate and improve services; design criteria based on job descriptions for each nursing role.
• Recognize nursing staff for outstanding professional achievements in practice, education or community work.
• Implement best practices and support continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.

Experience

• Management experience required.
• Residential treatment experience required.

Licensure

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday.
• Flexibility required.
• Must be available by phone for administrative needs during off times.

Compensation

Starting at $100,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Hillcrest offers health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered.
• Professional Growth: We believe in investing in your future. Get tuition reimbursement up to $425 per credit hour (that’s up to $1,275 per course!). We also cover nursing license fees and provide paid CEUs to help you grow in your career.
• Work-Life Balance: With over 6 weeks of paid time off and child care reimbursement up to $2,400 annually we make to you and your family not like the 40% OFF Gym membership at Bousquet Sport .
• Student Loan Paydown: We’re here to support your financial well‑ Let us with DK solve this … eight…» $. ********
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.

If you're an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about developing teams and improving the lives of children and adolescents, we'd love to hear from you.