Behavioral School RN - Urgent Position

Hiring for a School RN in Natick, MA.

Schedule can be: M-F 8AM-4PM, 9AM-5PM or 10AM-6PM. Also open to considering part-time if needed.

The Program Nurse will provide skilled healthcare in manner that is consistent with current professional nursing practice standards with a focus on promoting both the physical and emotional health of students in a professional, confidential, respectful, and caring manner.

Essential Responsibilities
• Manage health issues of children including medication administration
• Triage health needs of children across residential, school, and CBAT program including conducting initial and routine assessments to monitor the health status of all children
• Provide age-appropriate medical and dental education and guidance to children including skill-building around activities of daily living
• Collaborate and consult with childcare staff, supervisors, parents, and collaterals regarding the medical needs of their children; maintain excellent relationships and communicate with outside agencies, physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and client’s families; relay all important information back to all staff in a clear and concise manner
• Function as Nurse Monitor for the Medication Administration Program (MAP), providing oversight of medication administration and documentation within the school and residences
• Attend and actively participate in department meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings in order to enhance the medical care of all youth
• Develop and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with children by offering support and encouragement during routine interactions as well as when addressing a medical need.

Qualifications
• Current RN license, pediatric experience preferred
• Active RN license in Massachusetts
• MAP experience/Med Delegation a plus. Will train strong candidates in MAP