Program Medication Nurse

Perkins; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Perkins in Watertown, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Medication Nurse to provide essential nursing care to students with disabilities. This role involves health assessments, medication management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Enjoy flexible scheduling and make a meaningful impact in a supportive community.

Applicants must hold a valid nursing license, a bachelor’s degree, and have experience with children with developmental disabilities. Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to perform health assessments and participate in nursing diagnosis.
• Experience in training and monitoring staff in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students and perform health assessments.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and healthcare providers.

Skills

Communication

Medication management

Health assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Join an amazing team of healthcare providers serving our incredible students. Enjoy the many school vacation weeks not available in a hospital setting. 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. We are looking for rotating schedules: days 7:00am‑3:00pm, evenings 1:00pm‑9:00pm and weekends, Flexible scheduling, off school breaks

Our Program Medication Nurse:

• 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 participation in continuing education programs.
• Medication order Review
• Overseas medication administration
• Assistance with Electronic Medication Administration
• Medication administration for evening shift
• Support with triaging health related considerations
• Part of the student emergency response team
• Liaison between cottages and program nurses
• Performs other related duties and task as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 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; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre‑tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission‑driven community that supports your well‑being at work and beyond.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. Please view our Notice of Discrimination Here