Registered Nurse (2pm-10pm Shift)

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs; Needham (MA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs inNeedham, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver routine medical care and respond to emergencies across residential, CBAT, group home, and school programs.

The role requires MA licensure, a BSN or equivalent, and 1–2 years’ experience with emotionally challenged children. Training in TCI, First Aid/CPR, and MAP certification is required, with EHR systems proficiency and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered MA nursing license.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience with emotionally challenged/developmentally delayed children preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide routine medical care to students.
• Provide emergency care to students as needed.
• Administer medications to students per schedule.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.
• Provide ongoing consultation to staff and attend required meetings.
• Ensure first aid supplies are available in all locations.
• Schedule and track medical, dental, and lab appointments.
• Provide in-service training to staff.
• Communicate with parents/guardians as needed.
• Support Nursing internships and attend MDT meetings.
• Serve as on-call nurse for after-hours triage.

Connaissances

Nursing License MA

TCI Training

First Aid/CPR

MAP Certification

EHR Systems

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Formation

BSN or Nursing Degree (MA)

Outils

EHR Systems

Description du poste

About WalkerSince 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs has been a trusted partner for children, youth, and families, navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. Based in Needham, our mission is to nurture hope, build strengths, and develop lifelong skills in partnership with the children, youth, families, and communities we serve. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to children and youth with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, while supporting their families every step of the way. Through three specialized divisions—Residential & Educational Programs, Behavioral Health & Community-Based Services, and Walker Solutions—we deliver relationship-based care and capacity-building that makes a lasting difference. Today, we serve children, youth, and families from more than 150 communities across Massachusetts.Make a Difference Every Day—and Gain Skills You Can Use for LifeUnder the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for both routine and emergency medical services in the residential, CBAT, group home, and school programs. New grads welcome to apply!Essential FunctionsProvide routine medical care to studentsProvide emergency care to students if necessaryAdminister medications to students at various times throughout the shiftMaintain medical recordsProvide on-going consultation to staff and attend required meetingsEnsure that first aid supplies are available in all necessary locationsTrack and schedule medical, dental and lab appointmentsProvide in-service training to staffCommunicate with parents/guardians/collaterals as neededSupport Nursing internshipsAttend multidisciplinary team meetings as neededServe as on-call nurse for after-hours phone triage, as neededAdditional duties as assignedSkills and AbilitiesMust be able to successfully pass and apply Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trainingMust be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR trainingMust be able to successfully complete MAP certificationMust be familiar and proficient in Electronic Health Record SystemsAbility to appropriately manage confidential informationStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to remain calm and make safe decisions in high-pressure situationsCapacity to work effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environmentAbility to learn, retain, and apply principles taught in training and supervisionAbility to stand, walk, and run for extended periods, perform frequent bending, stooping, stretching, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, stairs, typing, and looking at a computer screenStrong written and verbal communication skills and computer experience is requiredAbility to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team, including during times of high stressAbility to transport clients in company vehicles to appointmentsMust be able to follow Walker’s policies and procedures, be an ambassador of Walker, and Walker’s work cultureSchedule:Weeknight evenings (2:00pm-10:00pm), biweekly rotating weekend shifts, with some holidaysAdditional flexibility as needed based on program needsQualificationsEducation and CertificationsRequired:Current unencumbered MA nursing license.Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent.ExperiencePreferred:1-2 years of experience working with children with emotionally challenged and/or developmentally delayed children preferred.Other Requirements:Successfully complete all background check suitability requirementsMust have reliable transportationValid MA driver’s license preferredBilingual capabilities are preferred, but not requiredSupervision:Reports to: Director of NursingEqual Opportunity StatementWalker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.