Registered Nurse (7am-3pm)

Walker INC; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs in Needham, MA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide routine medical care for residential, educational, and school programs. The RN will administer medications, maintain records, and support staff with medical insights across multiple settings.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The role requires MA nursing licensure, a BSN or equivalent, and ability to work with children with complex emotional and learning needs. On-site schedule with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical care to students.
• Provide emergency medical care as needed.
• Administer medications to students.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.
• Provide on-going consultation to staff and attend required meetings.
• Serve as on-call nurse for after-hours triage.

Skills

TCI training

First Aid/CPR

MAP certification

EHR systems

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Medical record keeping

Education

BSN or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

About Walker

Since 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs has been a trusted partner for children, youth, and families, navigating some of lifes 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 Life

Under 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 Functions

• Provide routine medical care to students
• Provide emergency care to students if necessary
• Administer medications to students at various times throughout the shift
• Maintain medical records
• Provide on-going consultation to staff and attend required meetings
• Ensure that first aid supplies are available in all necessary locations
• Track and schedule medical, dental and lab appointments
• Provide in-service training to staff
• Communicate with parents/guardians/collaterals as needed
• Support Nursing internships
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings as needed
• Serve as on-call nurse for after-hours phone triage, as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to successfully pass and apply Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR training
• Must be able to successfully complete MAP certification
• Must be familiar and proficient in Electronic Health Record Systems
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and make safe decisions in high-pressure situations
• Capacity to work effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn, retain, and apply principles taught in training and supervision
• Ability 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 screen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer experience is required
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team, including during times of high stress
• Ability to transport clients in company vehicles to appointments
• Must be able to follow Walkers policies and procedures, be an ambassador of Walker, and Walkers work culture

Schedule :

• Day schedule (7am-3pm), biweekly rotating weekend shifts, with some holidays
• Additional flexibility as needed based on program needs

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

Required:

• Current unencumbered MA nursing license.
• Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent.

Experience

Preferred:

• 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 requirements
• Must have reliable transportation
• Valid MA drivers license preferred
• Bilingual capabilities are preferred, but not required

Supervision :

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Statement

Walker 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.