LPN/RN

Cushing Academy; Ashburnham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Cushing Academy seeks a Health Services Nurse to provide professional healthcare to students and coordinate ongoing care with allied professionals. The role uses nursing theory to support the school's mission and applies systematic problem-solving in practice.

The nurse educates students with and without special needs and maintains the school health program. Excellent communication with students, families, and staff is essential, along with promoting wellness through tailored health education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited Nursing Program.
• Current LPN or RN license within the state of Massachusetts.
• Current BLS certification with updates annually.
• Experience in the triage process and outpatient health setting.
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents, and fellow professionals.
• Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style.
• Clinical experience with adolescent health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional healthcare to students.
• Coordinate ongoing healthcare with allied healthcare professionals.
• Apply theory from nursing to meet the school's mission.
• Use systematic problem-solving in nursing practice.
• Contribute to education of students with and without special needs.
• Maintain a comprehensive school health program as established by leadership.
• Promote wellness through designed and delivered health education.

Skills

LPN/RN license MA

BLS certification

Triage experience

Adolescent health

Outpatient care

Communication skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

LPN or RN licensure (MA)

Job description

This is a 32-hour per week position when Health Services is open, which is approximately 10 months of the year, generally September – May, and the month of July. This position will be evenings/nights, 2 pm - 10 pm or 3 pm - 11pm, and 10 pm - 6 am, every other weekend. However, you may be asked to flex shifts (days, evenings, nights, hybrid shifts, weekends, and holidays) to meet the needs of students.

The pay rate will be determined based on the number of years of experience. Shift differentials are not provided.

The Health Services Nurse provides professional healthcare to students and coordinates ongoing healthcare with allied healthcare professionals. Applies appropriate theory from nursing and associated areas to meet and uphold the school's mission statement. Uses a systematic approach to problem-solving in nursing practice. Contributes to the education of students with and without special needs by continuous assessment of the student, planning and providing appropriate nursing care, and evaluating outcomes of care. Uses effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills. Maintains a comprehensive school health program as established by the Director of Health & Wellness. Assists students, families, and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education. Promotes quality of care, pursues continued professional enhancement, and demonstrates professional conduct.

Requirements

• Graduate from an Accredited Nursing Program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license within the state of Massachusetts
• Current BLS certification with updates annually
• Experience in the triage process and outpatient health setting
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents, and fellow professionals
• Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style
• Clinical experience with adolescent health preferred