Head school nurse

Head School NurseThe Baker Center for Children and FamiliesApply Today! |Boston, MA 02120 | October 2025 The Baker Center seeks a Clinical Director to lead strategy and operations of Manvilles clinical programming. About The Baker Center for Children and FamiliesAs a proud Harvard Medical School Affiliate, The Baker Center for Children and Families (The Baker Center) is a nationally recognized non-profit organization in childrens behavioral health and special education. Originally named Judge Baker Childrens Center when the organization was founded in 1917, we have since been dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and caregivers across Greater Boston and the MetroWest region.

At The Baker Center, we dont just provide carewe ignite hope, inspire change, and transform lives. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared belief that nothing is impossible. With deep respect for equity, inclusion, and belonging, we value diverse perspectives and foster an environment where every team member contributes to impact at scale. Our work drives change across four areas: Direct Services delivering life-changing behavioral health and special education programs.Research advancing psychology, education, and implementation science.Policy & Practice shaping systems nationwide through training and consultation.Workforce Development equipping the next generation of childrens mental health leaders.About Manville ProgramsManville School, a program of the Baker Center for Children and Families, is a therapeutic day school providing special education, clinical, and behavioral support for students in kindergarten through tenth grade with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs.

Manville provides services for up to 115 students from over 50 school districts in the greater Boston area, and has approximately 100 educational, clinical, and behavioral staff members. Manville integrates comprehensive, evidence-based clinical services, innovative educational programming, and tiered behavioral supports to ensure that students with unique needs experience social-emotional development and academic success. For more information on Manville School, visit Manville School believes that all of its members - including students, staff, and caregivers - have a right to feel safe, seen, and respected.

Manville School values and celebrates all identities and a community of diversity and belonging for all. Why join The Baker Center?At The Baker Center, youll find more than a workplaceyoull join a community united by purpose.Heres what you can expect: Impact: Shape the future of childrens mental health and education.Leadership: Partner directly with the President/CEO and Board to drive a bold vision.Collaboration: Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are dedicated to excellence.Growth: Lead strategy, mentor talent, and expand your own professional influence.Belonging: Join a team that values equity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives.About the OpportunityThe Nurse Manager is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provides leadership and oversight of all medical functions of the Manville School. The Nurse Manager provides direct services to students and staff, develops individual nursing care plans for students, and monitors health policies and emergency procedures. The Nurse Manager supervisor, the School Nurse, provides trainings to staff for medication administration and works closely with Manvilles Clinical Director and Psychiatric Prescriber.

Key ResponsibilitiesAssesses student health status and identifies health problems on a routine daily basis, creates individual nursing care plans as necessary.Manages student health records and administers medications with documentation and accurate record keeping.Provides health counseling to students and families.Collaborates with the Psychiatric Prescriber to provide psychopharmacological services to students.Performs daily first aid treatment to students and staff as necessary.Collaborates with outside clinical providers.Orders and budgets for health office supplies.Develops, maintains and continuously monitors health policies and emergency procedures.Actively participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of the health curriculum.Completes and submits results of yearly immunization survey for the Department of Public Health.Provides medication administration trainings to staffProvides annual training for staff regarding medical related topics.Supervises School Nurse.Key QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in Nursing.Registered Nurse (RN) License in Massachusetts in good standing is required.Experience: 5+ years of Nursing experience is required.Pediatric and/or psychiatric care experience is preferred.Training: First Aid/CPR and Physical Restraint trainings is required or ability to participate in annual training at beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.Compensation & BenefitsWe value our team members and invest in their success and well-being. Benefits include: Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental, and Vision coverage.50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.Retirement plan with immediate enrollment, including a 4% employer contribution and up to 4% match after two years.Opportunities to contribute to organization-wide initiatives and committees.A supportive, mission-driven culture where your leadership makes a tangible impact.Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000Please direct serious inquiries to: Kaitlyn Petrino, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources at [email protected]. For more information about The Baker Center and its programs, please visit: For a full list of benefits, visit bakercenter.org/benefits.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.