Full-Time
Program Medication Nurse
Updated on 9/3/2026
Perkins School for the Blind
501-1,000 employees
Education and services for blind individuals
Compensation Overview
$66.8k - $94.3k/yr
Watertown, MA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university is required.
- A valid registered nursing license is required, along with two years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The candidate must be a licensed registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Provide nursing care to students, perform health assessments, and participate in nursing diagnosis, planning, and monitoring in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner and physician.
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with educational, residential, and clinical staff to ensure that each student's healthcare needs are appropriately managed.
- Provide direction, training, and monitoring to designated residential staff in the administration of medications.
- Serve as a liaison in communicating and interacting with students, their families, and others to assist with the coordination of healthcare for individual students.
- Adhere to health services policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory agencies and ensure that the quality of services meets appropriate nursing standards of care.
- Participate in professional growth and development through continuing education programs.
- Review medication orders.
- Oversee medication administration.
- Assist with electronic medication administration.
- Administer medications for the evening shift.
- Support triaging health-related considerations.
- Participate as part of the student emergency response team.
- Serve as a liaison between cottages and program nurses.
- Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.
Perkins School for the Blind provides education and services for people who are blind, deafblind, or visually impaired worldwide. It runs five interconnected divisions (campus school and community services, Perkins International, Perkins Solutions, Perkins eLearning, and Perkins Library) that together offer on-site schooling, global capacity-building, assistive technology products and consulting, online educator training, and large collections of braille and audio materials. Its hardware offerings include tools like the Perkins Brailler and the LightAide, paired with online courses, webinars, and professional development to support educators, families, and institutions. The goal is to help children and adults lead productive, meaningful lives by expanding access to education, adaptive technology, and educational resources around the world.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Watertown, Massachusetts
Founded
1832
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Perkins Braille Bloom launched in April 2026 at $300, creating fresh product revenue.
- The 2026 CVI conference reinforces Perkins as a convener on childhood blindness.
- MIT and AM Quartex partnerships extend Perkins' brand into accessible technology and archives.
What critics are saying
- Perkins depends on legacy brailler demand; Bloom sales must offset hardware stagnation.
- Leadership transition in September 2025 risks execution slip before 2029 bicentennial planning.
- Philanthropic or government funding cuts would force program contraction across global services.
What makes Perkins School for the Blind unique
- Perkins Braille Bloom bridges the classic Perkins Brailler to digital devices.
- David Barth joined in September 2025, bringing global disability and government experience.
- Perkins spans campus schooling, international programs, assistive technology, and braille library services.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off
Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
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