District Director Of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Position: DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE

DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE

Job Category: Professional Student Services

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a District Director of Nursing at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas✨

AJATC is a secure residential program for at‑risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on‑site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area.

We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Pay: $90,0000 per year

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: As the Lead Registered Nurse, you will oversee and support the delivery of high‑quality health care services for youth and staff within our program. You will provide direct nursing care, coordinate medical services, and mentor nursing team members while ensuring compliance with all county, state, and Rite of Passage standards. In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary clinical lead for the site medical team, administering medications, conducting health assessments, managing treatment plans, and coordinating appointments, follow‑ups, and laboratory testing with physicians, psychiatrists, and outside providers.

You will also provide health education and training to staff and students on first aid, infection control, CPR, medication safety, and emergency procedures. Additionally, you will manage medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and budgets, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and promote a safe, compassionate environment by modeling professionalism, empathy, and ethical care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and external agencies will be essential in addressing the holistic health needs of those we serve.

To be considered you should: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in related health care field, current RN licensure in the state of Arkansas, minimum of 2 years of previous medical services administration, prior experience supervising staff, be at least 21 years of age, be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test, be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry, and meet the requirements to be an eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM;
weekends and evenings as needed.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a District Director of Nursing, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self‑fulfillment.

Thought

Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred

Self‑Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education (Required)

Bachelors or better in Health Administration.

Experience (Required)

Minimum of two years of previous medical services administration, including demonstrated experience in operating and securing comprehensive health services programs.

Licenses & Certifications (Preferred)

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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