Classroom Nurse

Description

We are Partners in Child Development, a nonprofit human services organization that has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children and supported their families for over fifty years. We celebrate our foundational and meaningful past while looking toward a bright future of growth and furthering our mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child” through innovation, professional development, new therapeutic approaches, and additional programming.

PCD provides children of all abilities, ages birth to 12, with a solid foundation for lifelong learning so they can achieve their full potential and thrive. PCD’s family of programs includes: an Approved Private Special Education School, Early Intervention Program, Early Childhood Program, Private Therapies, Regional Consultation Program, and Toddler Playgroups.
 

The Job

The Anderson School, our oldest program, located in Andover, MA, is looking for a caring and dedicated Classroom Nurse to work on a Monday-Friday basis from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. The school’s program supports students ages 3-12 with multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. The Classroom Nurse will provide support will provide comprehensive educational and therapeutic nursing care and support for students ages 3-12 with Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to G-tube feeding, suctioning, medication and oxygen administration, on-going monitoring of health and medical status of the student, and the ability to respond in the event of a medical emergency during hours of work.

Our organization provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: www.MyPCD.org. 

PCD is proud to offer a supportive team environment with ongoing support and mentoring, as well as a great benefits package including:

• Work Schedule: Full time schedule is 35 hours weekly for 11 months of the year following the school calendar with a summer session. Receive a salary across 12 months!
• Time Off: Paid time off based on your work schedule.
• Medical: Generous company contribution. Numerous plan choices. 
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage.
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses.
• Registered Dietitian Services.
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Staff Development & Training Reimbursement. 
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness!

Requirements

• R.N. degree with a current MA license.
• Pediatric work experience with special needs children 3-12 years of age is preferred.
• Experience working in an education setting is also a  plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Suitable background check.
• Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 lbs.