School Nurse & Health Care Coordinator

Who We AreAt MAB Community Services, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries to achieve meaningful employment and community involvement. We believe in fostering independence and enhancing quality of life through tailored support and resources.The Ivy Street School is a small year-round private residential special education school committed to advancing equity and access for young people living with disabilities. We serve neurodiverse adolescents ages 13-22. We support the whole child through a student-first model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to knowing our students well.We believe that every student is exceptional, and at Ivy Street, we work tirelessly to create the educational and therapeutic conditions for our students to thrive. As a community, we are focused on the immediate needs of our scholars with an unwavering eye on their future needs and the concrete plans to achieve them. Our multidisciplinary team works to create rich and meaningful experiences that will nurture learning and prepare our students for their transition into adulthood and independent living. While our classrooms have four walls, we consider Boston our second classroom, and our students are often making meaning and deepening learning throughout the city.The PositionIn alignment with Ivy Street’s mission of being a transition-based program the nursing department aims to prepare and properly educate students on how to navigate the healthcare system and their own wellness needs. Some of these goals each nurse would work on include medication education, medication packing, making healthcare appointments, assisting with self-advocacy at healthcare appointments, communication with outside providers.(1) Full Time Role(1) Per Diem RoleKey ResponsibilitiesOrdering, administering, and managing medications and controlled substances through off grounds partnered pharmacyMonitoring student medication changes and side effectsAssist with case management and care coordination between the members of the students outside care team via appointment planning and organizationMonitoring students’ overall wellness, and follow up on implemented care plan based on individualized needsProviding health education and acting as a liaison with community physicians and health care providersMonitoring and preparing medications needed for off grounds trips and home visitsCommunicating with Director of Nursing, clinicians, and other support staff about health concerns and medical incidentsTransportation and attendance at appointments when necessaryGeneral office inventory and upkeepSupporting students in planning and preparing for their appointmentsStudent and staff medication training when necessaryMay provide orientation and in-service training on behalf of the clinical teamHolds a late-night shift once a week (until 6:30pm)Provides case consultation and trainings to staffQualificationsMassachusetts nursing licenseDriver’s license with clean driving recordCPR and CPI certification (trainings offered at Ivy Street)Experience working in an inpatient psychiatry unit, a therapeutic school, and/or with autism/youth with disabilities strongly preferredExperience with case management and care coordinationJob Type: Full time in school setting, fully in personSchedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours with flexibility to rotate evening and weekend coverageLocation: Ivy Street SchoolBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), generous earned time package and more!Pay Range: $40-$50 hourly, commensurate with experience, qualifications and internal equityMAB Community Services offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package for eligible employees, including but not limited to optional health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).MAB Community Services is committed to workplace diversity and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.*****************************MAB Community Services provides equal opportunity to all staff and administers all personnel policies and procedures without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual preference, gender identity, age, national origin, status as a Vietnam veteran era or disabled veteran, disability, or other factors which cannot legitimately be the basis for an employment decision. Furthermore, the agency is committed both to a program of affirmative action to encourage minority applications and to non-discrimination in hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and all other employment-related practices. MAB Community Services complies with all laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.#schoolnurse #rnmedicalcoordinator #medicalcoordinator #medicalcasemanager #J-18808-Ljbffr