Registered Nurse

Perkins helps children 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. Join an amazing team of health care providers serving our incredible students. Enjoy the many school vacation weeks not available in a hospital setting (most of August off with pay)! As our Nurse, 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 have a variety of schedules to fit your needs - days, evening, and weekends! Our Nurse: ● Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with educational, residential and clinical staff to ensure the healthcare needs of each student are appropriately managed. ● 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. ● Participates in professional growth and development through participation in continuing education programs. ● Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned. ● Medication order Review ● Overseas medication administration ● Assistance with Electronic Medication Administration ● Medication administration for evening shift ● Support with triaging health related considerations ● Part of the student emergency response team ● Liaison between cottages and program nurses ● Performs other related duties and task as assigned. Education and 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 The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification. $66,800.00-$94,325.00 Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available. 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! Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.