Classroom Nurse

Description Come grow with us! We are currently looking for a full-time Classroom Registered Nurse to join our expanding 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 3-16 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 3-16 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 classroom, enables our 11-month program to have non-traditional learners experience a traditional school experience.
• Family support is paramount, which includes 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 3-16 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, and ongoing monitoring of students’ health and medical status. The nurse will also 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 at the school including a Special Education teacher, teaching assistants, nurses as well as speech and motor therapists who all share a passion for working with students with special needs.

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 3-16 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. Our benefits package includes: Work Schedule: Full time schedule is 35 hours weekly for 11 months of the year following the school calendar, and 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