Registered Nurse

Justice Resource Institute; Oakdale (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus $2,000

Health insurance

401K matched up to $800

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000/yr

Wellness programs

Generous PTO

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Oakdale, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time role (16 hours per week) with flexible days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The job involves delivering nursing care to adolescents in a residential setting and coordinating medical services on campus.

Requirements include Connecticut RN license and 21+ with experience in residential or mental health programs preferred. A bilingual bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Connecticut RN license required.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor students’ health.
• Document health assessments and ensure safe therapeutic care.
• Educate and support students with health-related needs.

Skills

Med administration

De-escalation

Adolescent care

Education

Bachelors in Nursing

Job description

Are you the Registered Nurse we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while working with a dynamic team of nurses by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

The Chesterfield Group Home offersintensive residential, educational, medical, and clinical services for adolescent boys and girls who are mild to moderately cognitively impaired with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and medical issues. Located in rural Oakdale, CT, our state-of-the-art campus offers warm, home-like facilities in a pastoral setting.

Our students have often experienced complex trauma and often have not been successful in other settings. SWCE students typicaly require additional support in the classroom, as well as with emotional and behavioral difficulties, executive functioning, and life skills.

Schedule: This is a part-time position (16 hours per week). 2 days a week, days flexible. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $29.81 to $53.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to develop your nursing skills by educating and providing health care services to promote healthy choices that enhances our students’ physical and mental well-being.
• YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by providing oversight and attention around documenting and administering medications and completing assessments to ensure the best treatment for our students.
• YOU will be able to help students and families navigate their medical needs and help provide valuable skills to ensure the students are successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Connecticut RN license. New graduates welcome to apply!
• Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized adolescent populations preferred.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

Registered Nurse

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