Registered Nurse School Setting - Akron, OH

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Job Description

A full-semester contract opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide dedicated care within an early childhood school setting in Barberton, OH. This position involves working closely one-on-one with a 12-year-old female student in 5th grade who requires specialized medical support. The role demands comfort with flexible attendance, as the students schedule may include extended absences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive tracheostomy care and manage oxygen dependency.
• Provide nursing support to a wheelchair-bound student utilizing eye-gazing communication.
• Collaborate with a support team including paraeducators, RBTs, CNAs, or LPNs for student supervision.
• Adapt to varying schedules, including days when the student is absent.
• Attend remote and in-person meetings with the students parents.
• Ensure compliance with district and school-specific onboarding processes, including fingerprinting and contract requirements.

Qualifications:

• Valid OH RN license.
• Proven experience with tracheostomy care.
• Ability to work part-time or full-time between 7:00 AM and approximately 2:30-3:00 PM.
• Flexibility in attendance given student absences.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with school staff and family.

Location: Barberton, Ohio, serving a single early childhood school with close proximity to the students home.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for both part-time or full-time scheduling based on availability.
• Supportive work environment with an established team of two contractors in the district.
• Quick decision and offer process to streamline placement.

This role is ideal for an RN passionate about pediatric nursing and skilled in critical care interventions in the school environment. Candidates comfortable with fluctuating attendance and committed to individualized care are encouraged to apply promptly to begin as soon as possible.