Program Medication Nurse

Program Medication Nurse

• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with educational, residential and clinical staff to ensure the healthcare needs of each student are appropriately managed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Medication order review
• Overseas medication administration
• Affords assistance with Electronic Medication Administration
• Medication administration for evening shift
• Supports with triaging health related considerations
• Part of the student emergency response team
• Liaison between cottages and program nurses

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of pediatric nursing practices and regulations

Skills

• Effective communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Healthcare administration
• Documentation and record-keeping

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan with employer match, Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one, Paid Time Off, Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Rotating schedules: days 7:00am -3:00pm, evenings 1:00pm-9:00pm and weekends
• Flexible scheduling
• Off school breaks

About the Role

Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. Join an amazing team of health care providers serving our incredible students. Enjoy the many school vacation weeks not available in a hospital setting.