A registered nurse with school nursing experience is needed for a contract position providing specialized care for a medically fragile student. This role involves working four days per week, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, primarily supporting transportation and clinical care duties related to the students daily commute.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care during bus transportation for a wheelchair-dependent and non-verbal student from Medford, MA to a school site in Chestnut Hill, MA
- Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and monitor the students airway, seizure activity, and comfort throughout transport
- Manage medical equipment including oxygen saturation and heart rate monitors, suction machine, emergency oxygen tank, and anticonvulsant medications
- Maintain accurate documentation of all nursing assessments and interventions
- Collaborate closely with the students classroom nurse, family members, and health services supervisor to ensure coordinated care
Qualifications:
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Experience in school nursing or pediatric nursing, especially with medically complex students such as those who are non-verbal or wheelchair-dependent
- Ability to provide compassionate, detail-oriented nursing care in a transport setting
- Strong communication skills for effective coordination with caregivers and school personnel
Location Details:
- Position based around transportation routes between Medford and Chestnut Hill, MA
- Close proximity to Malden, Somerville, and Arlington, MA for potential commuting convenience
This contract opportunity offers a meaningful way to directly impact the well-being and educational experience of a special needs student. If you hold a Massachusetts RN license and have experience in school nursing, consider applying to provide this critical support role. Your dedication will ensure safe, high-quality care during daily transportation.
To pursue this rewarding nursing position, please submit your application promptly for consideration.
Compensation for this position ranges from $27.00 to $55.00. 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.
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