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Who We Are Looking For: 

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! 

Who We Are: 

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) located in Thompson, CT provides intensive, staff secure, educational and living experiences for male and female adolescents intended to cultivate excellence in all areas of growth and functioning, while preparing them for increased independence as they move into young adulthood. 

At SWCE, comprehensive and individualized treatment and programming builds on existing strengths and competencies to address the multiple, adverse life challenges often experienced by residents and their families within a structured and evidenced based treatment and educational framework within a residential setting that encompasses 24hrs/ 7days weekly. 

Schedule: Full-time, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Salary: $75,000 - $78,000/year 

What You’ll Do: 

Start a career at JRI making a difference in the lives of the young men and woman we support who present with challenging multiple diagnosis. You will have the opportunity to participate in medication administration, triage and basic first aid, developing care plans, maintaining student safety, and monthly documentation. You will provide empowering support, enabling students to live fuller lives & safely explore & pursue their dreams. 

What We Are Looking For: 

• Your positive and supportive approach. 

• Your critical thinking skills and ability to think “outside the box”. 

• Your willingness and desire to provide services above and beyond “the norm”. 

Why JRI? 

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. 

• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! 

• 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 resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), 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.

• Hold a current RN license in good standing. 

• Ability to obtain Connecticut State nursing licensure. 

• A valid driver’s license. 

• Ability to be certified in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid 

• Ability to be certified in Building Communities of Care (verbal de-escalation and physical intervention) 

• Experience in a mental health, residential or medical setting with adolescents preferred. 

• Ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications. 

• Knowledge of basic Microsoft computer systems and Internet capabilities. 

• Pass Background Checks 

JRI is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.