Classroom RN - Substitute

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 are dedicated to our mission of “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child.” Learn more about working for our unique licensed programs that MA Governor Charlie Baker has called, “one of the best programs of its kind in the Commonwealth.”

Anderson School - Licensed Private School (Department of Education & Care)

The Anderson School, our oldest program located in Andover is looking for caring and dedicated Classroom RN – Substitutes. The school’s program supports students ages 3-12 with multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays,and complex medical needs.

The Job

The Classroom RN - Substitute will work on a day-to-day basis and is scheduled as the need arises to cover days normally worked by another nurse. The school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm M-F and follows a school calendar, including holidays and closing periods. 

The Classroom RN - Substitute provides comprehensive educational and therapeutic nursing care and support for students ages 3-12 with multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. 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 can respond in the event of a medical emergency during work hours. This position works closely with parents/guardians, and a team of experienced, caring, dedicated staff including a Special Education teacher, teaching assistants, nurses and other therapists all sharing a passion for working with students with special needs.

Requirements

•  R.N. degree with a current MA license
• Pediatric nursing experience with complex special needs children 3-12 years of age is required.
• Specialized knowledge of young children with moderate to severe developmental delays and complex medical  needs is highly desired.
• Experience working in an education setting is also a plus.
• Must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 – 50 lbs.
• All staff are required to pass a fingerprint and criminal background checks.

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: https://mypcd.org/careers/