Program Medication Nurse

Perkins School for the Blind; United States; On-site; USD 66,800 - 94,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind seeks a Program Medication Nurse to provide nursing care to students and perform health assessments in Watertown. This role involves training staff in medication administration and coordinating healthcare for individual students.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a valid nursing license with two years of experience working with children with disabilities. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students and perform health assessments.
• Coordinate healthcare for individual students.
• Train residential staff in medication administration.
• Participate in emergency response team as a liaison.

Skills

Nursing care

Health assessments

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university

Valid registered nursing license

Job description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

As our Program Medication Nurse, you will provide nursing care to students, perform health assessments and participate in nursing diagnosis, planning, and monitoring in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner and physician. Rotating schedules include days 7:00am–3:00pm, evenings 1:00pm–9:00pm, weekends, and flexible scheduling off school breaks.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with educational, residential, and clinical staff to ensure the healthcare needs of each student are appropriately managed.
• Provides direction, training and monitoring of designated residential staff in the administration of medications.
• Serves as liaison in communicating and interacting with students, their families and others to assist with the coordination of healthcare for individual students.
• Adheres to health services policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory agencies; ensuring quality of services meets appropriate nursing standards of care.
• Participates in professional growth and development through continuing education programs.
• Reviews medication orders, assists with electronic medication administration, administers medication for evening shifts, and supports triaging of health‑related considerations.
• Participates in the student emergency response team and acts as liaison between cottages and program nurses.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university.
• Valid registered nursing license required with two years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: $66,800.00–$94,325.00 (based on experience and qualification).
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Wellness programs; Health Reimbursement Arrangement; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employer‑Paid Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance; 401(k) Plan with employer match; Tuition reimbursement; Paid Time Off.
• Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre‑tax MBTA passes, and more.

We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.

Through Perkins’ core programs and services, we work to fulfill our mission of serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the globe, as well as the educators, professionals and researchers who support them, by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development. At Perkins, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our mission and we firmly believe that people with different backgrounds and experiences bring unique and necessary perspectives.

If you are interested in this opportunity and your past experience doesn’t match every requirement listed in the job description, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this opportunity or others at Perkins.