Weekend Nurse - RN or LPN

Justice Resource Institute; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Health and dental benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bilingual bonus

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute is seeking a Weekend Nurse to support students with complex medical needs at Berkshire Meadows in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. This role will involve working collaboratively in a dynamic nursing team and providing compassionate care to students, implementing individual health plans.

The ideal candidate must hold a Massachusetts RN license and should be comfortable working with special-needs populations. Competitive pay and a range of benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Experience with special-needs populations is preferred.
• Willingness to support and care for students with medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow all procedures related to patient care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Assist in developing students' health goals.
• Implement nursing and medical objectives.
• Coordinate medical appointments and services.

Skills

Experience working with special-needs populations

Bilingual skills

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

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

About Berkshire Meadows

Berkshire Meadows offers multiple services and programs for individuals with complex and significant medical, intellectual and developmental differences, including a 365‑day‑a‑year residential school for students aged 6‑21, residential and day habilitation programs for adults, and 24/7 nursing and medical services. Operations are in community settings and at a campus with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and therapy animals.

Schedule

Weekend shift, Saturday and Sunday 16‑hour shifts (Monday‑Friday OFF). Due to the nature of our work and the youth who depend on us, overtime may be mandated.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour. The range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Responsibilities

• Follow all procedures related to authorization, monitoring, physician's orders, observation, and documentation.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist students in attaining the goals and objectives on their Individualized Action Plans.
• Develop medical/nursing goals and objectives to meet student health needs.
• Implement nursing and medical objectives.
• Arrange for medical consultations, appointments, and labs.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Experience working with special‑needs populations preferred.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Benefits

• Be who you are. JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity.
• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for required professional licenses (e.g., RN, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW).
• Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) matched up to $800 a year and a pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted rates to select partner colleges.
• Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year and more.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.