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Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center

Director of Nursing

Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center, Natick, Massachusetts, us, 01760

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Overview

Brandon Residential Treatment Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate

Director of Nursing

to lead our nursing department in providing exceptional care for boys and young men in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. In this leadership role, you will oversee nursing services, support staff development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic care that empowers youth to reach their full potential. Responsibilities

Provides leadership and oversight of all nursing/medical services. Responsible for overall operations of department functions. Provides direct supervision and guidance to nursing staff. Oversees medication management, intake, admission coordination, emergency medical care, and preparation for discharge. Oversees the coordination of psychiatric services and acts as a primary resource to agency staff for medication-related questions. Participates in management meetings. Provides consultation across all professional disciplines and programs as needed. Manages the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification preferred or comprehensive training provided with employment. Demonstrates empathetic understanding of complex trauma and its effects including abuse, loss, and neglect that youth bring to placement. Provide coordination and oversight of scheduled and as needed medications. Document planned interventions, critical incidents, and general observation of youth and assessment of their skills, behavior, and moods. Demonstrate knowledge of and role in individual youth treatment plans, including their assessment, particular needs, behavioral goals, and identified intervention strategies. Provide training and guidance to new and existing employees. Qualifications

BSN required; 3 years nursing experience preferred; experience working with adolescent population strongly preferred. Registered Nurse (RN) with current MA license in good standing. Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience, including supervision and management functions, in a similar or related setting. Experience in delivery of training, residential care, or work with at-risk children and adolescents is preferred. Schedule

Full-time; 40 hours/week; M-F, 8 AM – 4 PM On-call

Rotating on-call shift. Phone only. No need to be onsite. Benefits

$1,000 Referral Bonus Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 403B Retirement Plan options with company match Fitness Reimbursement Graduate Tuition Reimbursement 11 Paid Holidays 19 Days PTO Employer Paid Life Insurance & LTD Flexible Schedule Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care FSA Paid Orientation & Trainings Mileage Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Free breakfast, lunch and parking for all employees!

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