Director of Nursing

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Licensing fees covered

Paid CEUs

Paid time off: 6 weeks

Child care reimbursement

Life insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Internal loan program

Job summary

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead nursing services and medical programs across residential campuses and the Therapeutic Day Program.

The role focuses on medical care oversight, staffing, and program quality across Berkshire County campuses in Massachusetts. Qualified candidates will hold a MA RN license and a Bachelor's in Nursing, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred in Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN license required.
• Experience leading Nursing Services and medical programs.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medical care of students and oversee medical clearance; review charts for compliance.
• Organize, manage and evaluate Nursing Services and Medical Programs across campuses; allocate resources.
• Hire and develop nursing staff; ensure ongoing certification and continuing education.
• Implement best practices and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Policy compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

None

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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

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 it easy for you to balance work and life.

Student Loan Paydown: We’re here to support your financial wellbeing with student loan paydown assistance.

Employer Paid Life Insurance.

403 (b) Retirement Account.

Internal Loan Program.