A full-time Registered Nurse (RN) with an active Massachusetts license is needed for a contract role supporting a medically fragile student in a school setting located in Lowell, MA. This position requires providing specialized care to a wheelchair-bound, non-verbal student who uses an iPad to communicate. The role involves hands-on clinical care, including suctioning and seizure management, ensuring the student’s health and safety throughout the school day.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing 1:1 nursing care exclusively (no LPNs accepted)
- Monitoring and managing medical needs such as suctioning and seizure response
- Assisting with communication using specialized devices (iPad)
- Supporting a medically fragile, wheelchair-bound, non-verbal student
- Collaborating with school staff for seamless integration and student support
- Flexibly providing nursing services at other schools within the district when the primary student is absent
Desired qualifications and experience:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
- Experience working with medically fragile pediatric populations
- Skilled in suctioning, seizure care, and complex medical monitoring
- Ability to work independently in a school environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the life of a medically fragile student within a supportive school environment. The position does not currently require bus riding, allowing for focused on-site care.
Interested candidates with the required RN licensure and experience are encouraged to apply to provide compassionate, expert nursing care in this vital educational setting.
Compensation for this position ranges from $31.63 to $51.63. 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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