Registered Nurse (Relief)

Justice Resource Institute; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Retirement benefits including 401K

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000

Generous paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute is seeking a Relief Registered Nurse at Cohannet Academy in Taunton, MA. This role involves working with adolescents in a therapeutic environment, providing care, and administering medications. Ideal candidates should have a valid Massachusetts RN license and experience in mental health programs. JRI offers a competitive pay range between $29.81 and $53.00 per hour, a bilingual bonus, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental, and generous paid time off. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts RN license.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience with residential or mental health programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to youth in a therapeutic environment.
• Document and administer medications as required.
• Assist families in navigating medical needs.

Skills

Massachusetts RN license

Ability to work with youth

Experience in mental health programs

Verbal de-escalation skills

Job description

Location: Cohannet Academy
60 Hodges Ave
Taunton, MA 02780, USA

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

Cohannet Academy is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma-informed care. Cohannet provides 24‑hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

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 enhance the physical and mental well‑being of the youth we serve.
• 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 youth that we serve.
• YOU will be able to help youth that we serve and families navigate their medical needs and to provide valuable skills to ensure the youth 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

• Massachusetts 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 youth that we serve is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required. Flexibility in shifts on holidays. Double time offered on certain holidays.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for youth that we serve.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.