Registered NurseFor over 60 years Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare childrens behavioral health and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds sexual orientations gender identities and expressions who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential CBAT and Intensive Treatment Programs Special Education Day School Therapeutic Middle-High School Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services. New Grads are welcome to apply!Benefits: Health Dental Vision FSA 401K with Employer Contribution Life and Disability Discount Programs Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs generous PTO paid Holidays free CPR/First Aid training free parking and a beautiful scenic campus! Benefit eligibility will be tiered based on amount of hours worked!Position Summary: Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs seeks a Registered Nurse for the Walker Beacon School in Watertown MA. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing the RN will be responsible for both routine and emergency medical services in both the residential group and school to by received by: Director of NursingQualifications: Successful candidates will possess Bachelors degree in Nursing and have an interest working with school-aged children. This position will require alternating weekend coverage and some holidays. New grads are welcome to apply!Essential functions for this position include:Provide routine medical care to studentsApply Walkers model of childcare including therapeutic crisis intervention methods and physical restraint. Transport clients to and from medical appointments as 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 appointmentsResponsible for on-call coverage as neededProvide in-service training to staffCommunicate with parents/guardians/collaterals as neededOther duties as assignedWalker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individuals 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.
School Nurse
