Registered Nurse (School & Residential Programs)

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disb.

Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Lancaster, MA nursing team. The role spans educational and residential programs, delivering clinical oversight, coordinating healthcare services, and advocating for student and staff health.

The ideal candidate will have an MA RN license, a BSN, and at least two years of pediatric/clinical nursing experience within community or school settings. The position offers a daytime schedule with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of two years of RN experience in child health, community health, school nursing, residential care, or other relevant settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication administration programs and supervise staff.
• Coordinate primary care, specialty care, and preventive healthcare services.
• Respond to health concerns and emergencies.
• Maintain student and resident health records.
• Promote health education and advocacy within the program.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Lancaster, MA

Pay Range: $66,400 - $72,400 per year

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our exceptional nursing team in Lancaster, Massachusetts. This position offers the unique opportunity to provide nursing support across both our educational and residential programs, serving youth and young adults in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Who We Seek

We are looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about promoting health, safety, and wellness for youth in both school and residential settings. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical oversight, coordinate healthcare services, supervise medication administration programs, respond to health concerns and emergencies, and serve as a healthcare advocate for students, residents, and staff. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with families, healthcare providers, educators, and direct care staff.

Medication Management & Clinical Oversight

• Assist in the management of medication administration programs in accordance with Massachusetts regulations and agency policies, specifically MAP programming.
• Oversee medication plans and supervise medication administration staff.
• Ensure safe medication practices and accurate documentation.
• Provide consultation and guidance regarding health-related concerns and medical emergencies.

Health Coordination & Case Management

• Coordinate primary care, specialty care, and preventive healthcare services.
• Communicate with guardians, healthcare providers, school personnel, and residential staff regarding health needs and treatment plans.
• Maintain student and resident health records.
• Support ongoing health monitoring and follow-up care.

School Health Services

• Conduct and oversee state-mandated health programs, including immunization surveillance and vision and hearing screenings.
• Triage illness, injuries, and accidents and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of school health curriculum and wellness initiatives.
• Assist in the facilitation of health education programs for students and staff.

Residential Health Services

• Provide oversight of healthcare coordination for youth residing in residential programs.
• Support staff in addressing routine and complex health needs.
• Participate in on-call coverage and consultation as needed.

Health Education & Advocacy

• Promote health awareness and wellness among students, residents, and staff.
• Provide education and training related to health conditions, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Serve as a health advocate and resource within the program community.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in child health, community health, school nursing, residential care, or other relevant clinical settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Some flexibility may be available based on program needs. Our residential nursing team participates in a rotating on-call schedule for evenings, weekends, and holidays serving programs in the Lancaster area. A weekly stipend is provided for on-call coverage.

Who We Are

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, And Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You’ll Love Us

In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

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