Program Nurse

Boston College; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campus School at Boston College seeks a Program Nurse to administer medications, manage health needs, and support students with complex medical requirements on campus.

You will train teachers, coordinate care with families, and ensure HIPAA compliance while promoting safety and wellness across the school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; RN; DESE School Nurse license preferred (not required)
• BLS and First Aid certifications required
• Minimum of one year experience in pediatric nursing with students with special health care needs
• Ability to assist with lifting students and managing emergencies

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medications to Campus School students with proper orders and secure storage.
• Recognize and treat seizures, acute illness, injuries, and other medical needs; perform therapies as listed.
• Provide health education and training to teachers and staff on medical protocols for emergencies.
• Communicate with families about health needs and care plans; coordinate continuity of care.
• Coordinate with administration and head nurse on emergencies and non-emergency matters.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard health information.
• Maintain licensure and complete continuing education.
• Ensure yearly physicals and immunization records for students.
• Manage intake packets and health assessments; participate in IEP meetings.
• Develop and update medical policies; supervise nursing students.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioner on care procedures.
• Attend daily attendance and address absences; support Campus School mission

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication knowledge

Healthcare policies

Emergency response

Pediatric nursing

First Aid

BLS

RN licensure

Education

Bachelor’s degree; RN

Job description

Program Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960227

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Campus School at Boston College is a private, publicly funded special education day school within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development on the Boston College campus. The Campus School educates students ages 3-22 with extensive support needs, including complex medical needs.

Summary

HIRING RANGE: $78,100 - $97,650

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for daily administration of medications to Campus School students, including obtaining appropriate medical orders from parents/guardians and physicians and ensuring that appropriate dosages and pharmacy bottles are stored in a locked medical area.


• Responsible for recognition, knowledge, and treatment of specific seizure disorders, lacerations, acute illness, nausea/vomiting, human bites, anaphylaxis, chest physical therapy, suctioning, nebulizer treatments, gastrostomy feedings, Mickey button maintenance, and other medical needs or emergencies.


• Provides health education and training to teachers and support staff to ensure that medical protocols are in place for each student in the event of an emergency. This includes training related to food allergies, seizure control, specific disabilities, adverse medication side effects, G-tube feedings and replacements, infection control, unusual precautions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens according to OSHA standards, safety, first aid, and CPR.


• Communicates effectively and professionally with students’ families and caregivers regarding student health needs, medical concerns, care plans, and follow-up as appropriate. Builds collaborative relationships with families to support continuity of care between home and school.


• Communicates with the administration, in collaboration with the head nurse, in real time on all important matters to address both emergency and non-emergency situations.


• Maintains the confidentiality and security of student health and medical information and follows all applicable HIPAA requirements, school policies, and other regulations governing the privacy and protection of student health information.


• Maintains current professional licensure and completes all required continuing education units and professional development activities necessary to maintain licensure and remain current in nursing practices, regulations, and standards of care.


• Responsible for ensuring that a yearly physical examination is conducted by each student’s physician, including vision, hearing, and dental screening.


• Responsible for management of all necessary immunization information as required by the Department of Public Health and Department of Education, as well as ensuring completion and updating of Intake Packets for each student.


• Completes health care assessments and attends Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and team meetings as requested.


• Implements and updates medical policies and procedures.


• Supervises University nursing students while on their assigned clinical placements.


• Works in collaboration with the nurse practitioner consultant in developing health care procedures and supporting student medical care.


• Completes daily attendance records and follows up on student absences as appropriate.


• Supports the mission of the Boston College Campus School.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises nursing student interns from the School of Nursing at Boston College.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $78,100 to $97,650 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

Requirements

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE


• Minimum Education Requirements


• Bachelor’s degree; Registered Nurse; DESE School Nurse license preferred (not required)


• BLS


• Welle certified


• First Aid


• Minimum Experience Requirements


• Minimum of one year experience working in pediatric nursing with students with special health care needs


• Skills/Abilities/Competencies


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Excellent Organizational Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills


• Knowledge of medications and syndromes relevant to population


• Knowledge of mandated healthcare policies and procedures in special education programs


• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations


• PHYSICAL DEMANDS


• Ability to assist/or lift students who have physical disabilities.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jason Yu


• 129 Lake Street


• 140 Common Wealth Ave


• Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]