Program Nurse , RN - Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins helps kids 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. Medication Distribution Participates in professional growth and development through participation in continuing education programs. Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university Valid 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, Registrations ​Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts We have benefits that put you first, including an employer contributing retirement plan, tuition reimbursement from day one, professional development for our employees, personal days, paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint, charming and historical, a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.