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