Registered Nurse School Setting in Chestnut Hill, MA

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Job Description

A Registered Nurse is sought for a specialized school nursing role supporting a medically fragile student in the Chestnut Hill, MA area. This contract position involves providing attentive care during transportation to and from a school campus, ensuring the students safety and comfort throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport a wheelchair-dependent, non-verbal student from Medford, MA to a school campus in Chestnut Hill, MA
• Conduct clinical assessments during transportation, including monitoring airway patency and oxygen saturation
• Monitor and respond promptly to seizure activity using emergency anticonvulsant medications
• Provide comfort measures and continuous observation throughout transit
• Maintain detailed documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and observations
• Communicate effectively with the students classroom nurse, parent, and school health service supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients, particularly those dependent on medical equipment such as oxygen tanks, suction machines, and monitoring devices
• Ability to manage emergency situations calmly and competently
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with school and family teams
• Dependability and professionalism during early morning transport duties

Schedule and Location:

• Contract position starting July 12, 2021, through June 21, 2022, including extended school year (ESY) and regular school year (NSY) sessions
• Work four days per week, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Commutes between Medford, MA and Chestnut Hill, MA (approximate 10-minute drive)
• Proximity to Malden, Somerville, and Arlington, MA, areas within 10 to 12 minutes drive

This role is ideal for a nurse dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care in a dynamic school environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a meaningful impact for a medically fragile student, please submit your application promptly. Immediate hiring decisions are a priority.

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.