School RN in Brockton, MA

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Job Description

This contracted position offers the opportunity to provide specialized nursing care within an educational setting in the Brockton, MA area, focusing on supporting a medically fragile student during transportation to school. The role requires a Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in clinical assessment and monitoring of complex medical needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely providing bus transportation nursing care to a wheelchair-dependent, non-verbal student from Medford, MA to a school campus in Chestnut Hill, MA
• Conducting thorough clinical assessments during transport, including airway patency and comfort monitoring
• Responding promptly and effectively to seizure activity and other medical emergencies
• Utilizing and managing medical equipment such as oxygen saturation and heart rate monitors, emergency anticonvulsant medications, and suction machines
• Accurately documenting nursing assessments and interventions throughout the shift
• Coordinating communication with the students classroom nurse, parent, and school health services supervisor

Desired qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience with medically complex pediatric patients, especially those who are wheelchair dependent and require oxygen and seizure management
• Strong observational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in dynamic situations while prioritizing student safety and comfort

Schedule and location details:

• Contract period from July 12 through August 6 (Extended School Year), then August 31 through June 21 next year (Normal School Year)
• Four days per week, Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Key locations close by include Malden, Somerville, and Arlington, MA (within approximately 10-12 minutes travel)

This position offers a meaningful role in supporting the health and safety of a student with significant medical needs in an educational setting. Prompt decisions and offers are anticipated as the Director is eager to fill this important role.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately to contribute to this specialized nursing support.

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.