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Justice Resource Institute
Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$125k

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Job Description

Who We Are Looking For

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

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

The ideal Nursing Director will be a team player capable of effectively leading and working within and across departments. The Director of Nursing will function as part of the Centerpoint Program administrative team, and working to ensure that all aspects of the program are functioning optimally and that all students’ needs are being met.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 per year. 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 skills in providing oversight and development of systems and functioning of the nursing department.
  • YOU will be able to lead a team to provide all administrative functions in the nursing department, including supervision of staff, audits, appointments, paperwork, and communication with guardians and outpatient healthcare providers
  • 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

  • Massachusetts RN license
  • DMH licensed and Joint Commission accredited.
  • Nursing management experience preferred.
  • Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized adolescent populations preferred.
  • Meet programs background and driving record check requirements.
  • Position includes weekend and evening hours, as well as on-call responsibilities as needed.
  • Organized and detail-orientated.
  • Have the ability to work independently.
  • Follow policies about medical and clinical care.
  • Maintains valid driver’s license.
  • Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary.
  • Bilingual a plus!
  • 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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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing will lead a dynamic team of nurses to provide comprehensive medical care within an intensive residential treatment program for adolescents. Responsibilities include overseeing nursing department systems, staff supervision, conducting audits, and coordinating medical needs with families and providers.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical auditingMedical care coordinationAdolescent careMental health nursingLeadershipOrganizationDetail-orientedIndependent work

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.4 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Massachusetts247 active5,864 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMassachusetts Registered Nurse listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Administration listings91 in the last 30 days67 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Justice Resource Institute

Individual and Family Services
Needham, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 bilingual bonus
Professional license reimbursement
Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental
401(k) match up to $800/year
Pension after 5 years
Tuition reimbursement up to ~$4,000/year
Discounted tuition partnerships
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Tewksbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$671k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,864/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.