Assistant Director of Nursing

May Institute • Norwood, MA

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About The Position

May Center School Norwood is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead quality, coordinated healthcare for individuals with autism, brain injury, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Reporting to the Director of Healthcare Services, this role supports nursing staff, oversees healthcare systems, and partners with families and program teams to ensure safe, consistent care. The position is full-time and based in Norwood, Massachusetts.

The Assistant Director of Nursing helps coordinate individualized primary, preventive, rehabilitative, and emergency care; leads and develops nursing staff; coordinates healthcare services with families, guardians, providers, and program leadership; and maintains individualized health and safety protocols. The role also supports medication management, staff training, regulatory readiness, healthcare quality and infection control, and management of medical resources. Participation in the administrative on-call rotation is required.

The position offers a salary of $95,000–$102,000, paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, professional development and training, an employee assistance program, financial and education support, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Massachusetts.
• At least three years of nursing experience, preferably in the human services field.
• Experience providing care to children, adolescents, and/or adults with autism, brain injury, and/or neurodevelopmental disabilities, including individuals who exhibit significantly challenging behavior and aggression.
• Experience navigating healthcare systems and understanding applicable education, early childhood, public health, developmental services, MassHealth, and/or other relevant regulations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, individual rights, and culturally respectful care.
• Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience supervising RNs and LPNs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use individuals’ medical histories, medications, and baseline presentations to coordinate primary, preventive, rehabilitative, and emergency care.
• Supervise nurses and medical coordinators through coaching, feedback, staff meetings, and annual performance reviews.
• Partner with families, guardians, healthcare providers, and program leadership to address medical concerns, support admissions, and maintain continuity of care.
• Maintain individualized health and safety protocols, including supportive and protective device protocols, while promoting autonomy, dignity, and choice.
• Support medication management across residences, coordinate pharmacy services and annual pharmacist reviews, and maintain certification to provide medication administration training.
• Coordinate onboarding, ongoing healthcare education, and required staff training.
• Coordinate controlled substance registrations and CLIA waiver requirements, and maintain accurate medical records in accordance with applicable standards.
• Ensure quarterly healthcare audits, oversee infection control, and identify opportunities to improve services.
• Oversee specialized equipment, medications, medical supplies, and proper disposal of sharps and medical waste.
• Participate in the administrative on-call rotation to address routine and urgent healthcare needs.

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays, including a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid training and certification opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and guidance.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance options and voluntary benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed