Classroom Registered Nurse

Description

Come grow with us! We are currently looking for a full-time Classroom Registered Nurse to be part of our first middle school classroom team!

Partners in Child Development offers the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day. 

We are dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-12 who have complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives.

The Anderson School in Andover, MA provides a safe and nurturing special education school for students ages 3-12 years old with complex medical needs to maximize each student’s independence and growth. Our highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff provide individualized instruction and support including educational and therapeutic programming. Our stimulating classroom setting includes specially designed classrooms to promote positive and active learning. High staff to student ratios including nurses in each classrooms enable our 11-month program to have non-traditional learners experience a traditional school experience. Family support is paramount including providing various on-site clinics and services to help our parents. Our school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, including a summer session.

The Classroom Registered Nurse 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 is 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. 

Our benefits package includes:

• 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 in accordance with the school calendar.
• 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

• Current Massachusetts RN license is required.
• Education commensurate with holding current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the MA Board of Nursing.
• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Suitable background and fingerprint checks.
• Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 pounds.

Partners in Child Development 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.