School Registered Nurse | Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge,MA 1 day ago

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Category Schools - RN Nurse
Job Type Contract

A full-time Registered Nurse (RN) with an active Massachusetts license is needed to provide dedicated 1:1 nursing support in a school setting located in Cambridge, MA. This contract position involves working with a medically fragile student who is wheelchair-bound and non-verbal, communicating via an iPad.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to a medically fragile student on a 1:1 basis
  • Perform suctioning and seizure care as required
  • Support student communication using assistive technology (iPad)
  • Collaborate with school staff to ensure the student’s medical needs are met in the educational environment
  • Availability to provide nursing services at other schools within the district when the assigned student is absent (no bus riding required currently)

Qualifications:

  • Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN license (LPNs not accepted)
  • Experience working with medically fragile pediatric patients preferred
  • Skilled in suctioning and seizure management
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow school health policies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with non-verbal students and school staff

Location:

  • Cambridge, MA

Benefits:

  • Full-time contract opportunity with consistent hours
  • Experience within a school nursing environment
  • Exposure to medically complex pediatric care in an educational setting

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide critical nursing support to a student with complex medical needs while collaborating within a school community. Qualified candidates meeting the criteria are encouraged to apply to contribute their specialized skills to this meaningful role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.63 to $51.63. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Extensive Medical Coverage
  • Licensing Assistance
  • Custom Housing
  • Travel Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement