School-Based Registered Nurse (RN) - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Step into a meaningful contract role supporting the well-being and educational experience of a medically fragile student. Located just outside Cambridge, MA, this opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking to make a profound difference in a school setting. Youll work four days a week, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm, during both summer and school-year terms.

Key Qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Previous experience in a school, pediatric, or 1:1 nursing setting strongly preferred
• Skilled in clinical assessment and management of medically fragile, non-verbal children
• Able to confidently monitor and maintain airway patency, respond to seizure activity, and provide comprehensive documentation
• Comfortable operating and monitoring oxygen tanks, suction equipment, and heart rate/saturation monitors
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with parents, classroom nurses, and supervisors

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accompany and transport a wheelchair-dependent, non-verbal student from Medford to the Boston College Campus School
• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor for respiratory, seizure, and comfort issues during travel
• Administer emergency oxygen, suction, and medications as needed
• Maintain precise, timely documentation of all nursing interventions and observations
• Communicate daily with classroom nurse, family, and Supervisor of Health Services to ensure consistent, coordinated care

This assignment offers a unique, highly rewarding chance to provide individualized care in a collaborative educational environment. The schedule allows for extended weekends, and each day brings the satisfaction of helping a student safely access vital academic opportunities.

If your expertise aligns with these needs and youre excited to make an immediate impact, we invite you to submit your application now! Dont miss the chance to play a vital role for a deserving student and become an essential part of their school journey.

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.