Program Nurse

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind seeks a Program Nurse for the Lower School to provide comprehensive nursing care, conduct health assessments, and participate in nursing diagnosis, planning, and monitoring with the Nurse Practitioner and physician. You will build collaborative healthcare plans with educational, residential, and clinical staff to support each student’s needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating medication administration, preparing health histories for admissions, and engaging in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and MA RN license.
• Two years’ experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs health assessments and participates in nursing diagnosis, planning, and monitoring.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with staff to meet healthcare needs of students.
• Administers medications under supervision and trains designated residential staff.
• Communicates with families and health professionals to coordinate student care.
• Participates in admissions, clinical, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Health assessments

Nursing diagnosis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.What you can expect as a Program Nurse at Perkins:As our Program Nurse for the Lower School, 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’d love to talk with you if you have many of the following:Performs health assessments and participates in nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, monitoring and coordinating healthcare in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner, physician and other medical consultants and clinicians.Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with educational, residential and clinical staff to ensure the healthcare needs of each student are appropriately managed.Prepares comprehensive health histories for students referred for school admission; develops and implements educational programs focused on the specific medical needs of the students.Participate in various interdisciplinary, clinical and admissions team meetings.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.Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s degree from a recognized college or universityValid 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, RegistrationsLicensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.$74,200.00-$104,800.00Perkins 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 AccountsEmployer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Plan with employer matchEducation Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day onePaid Time OffExtras: 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. 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.