Job Description

Now Hiring: Nursing Manager (Day & Residential Programs)

📍 Location: Ridgely, MD

🕒 Full-Time | 40 hours/week | All Shifts

Are you a compassionate, organized, and experienced Registered Nurse looking to step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference? We’re seeking a School Nurse Manager to lead our healthcare team supporting students in both day and residential school settings. This is a unique opportunity to blend direct care with high-level supervision, program coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration—all in service of improving student wellness.

About the Role:

The School Nurse Manager is responsible for the strategic and daily oversight of health services provided to students. This includes supervising nursing staff, coordinating care across settings, collaborating with families and providers, and ensuring compliance with all applicable healthcare standards. You’ll play a key role in upholding safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and schedule nursing staff across day and residential shifts, including overnight coverage.
• Provide direct care including assessments, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Develop and maintain individualized health care plans and emergency protocols.
• Collaborate with behavioral, psychiatric, dietary, and educational teams to ensure holistic support for each student.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation and medical records.
• Serve as a liaison between families, physicians, external agencies, and school staff.
• Monitor inventory and manage medication and medical supply logistics.
• Oversee nursing-related training and professional development across the department.
• Provide on-call clinical support when nurses are not present on-site.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the State of Maryland (required); BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of nursing experience, with pediatric, special needs, or mental health experience strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (required).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis management skills.
• Familiarity with delegating nursing responsibilities and compliance with DDA standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift/push up to 30 lbs and implement physical interventions if needed.

Perks of the Position:

• Rewarding work environment where you directly impact student lives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
• Full-time benefits and ongoing training.

If you’re ready to lead with empathy and excellence in a vibrant school and residential setting, we encourage you to apply today.

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