Registered Nurse

Positive Regard Network; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation weeks

PTO accrual

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Life and disability insurance

401(k) and Roth plans

EAP program

Longevity bonus

Job summary

The Center School in Holyoke, MA, part of the Positive Regard Network, is hiring a Registered Nurse to support medical needs for students with special needs. The role requires MA RN licensure; BSN preferred, with experience in pediatrics and special needs populations. Full-time, 52 weeks per year, 7:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., with possible part-time or per diem options. Benefits include health/dental, tuition reimbursement up to 6,000, retirement plans, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and/or oversees the administration of medication.
• Provides and/or oversees first aid/medical treatment for students; coordinates with case manager and parent/guardian any need for follow up treatment.
• Provides emergency first aid for staff injuries and recommends appropriate medical follow up.
• Provides mandated periodic student health screening assessments.
• Maintains student health records and ensures that records are complete and up to date.
• Writes Individual Health Plans and provides relevant information to staff to assist in students' care.
• Submits nursing reports for individual students, as requested.
• Maintains contact with health care providers and school staff as indicated.
• Participates in supervision and commits to professional development.
• Keeps up to date with regulations and ensures health policies are consistent with regulations.
• Maintains licensure and participates in conferences or courses for professional development.

Skills

RN licensure

Experience with special needs children

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) The Center School - Holyoke, Massachusetts

Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID:4581236 Starting Date:Immediately Job

Description Center School (Chicopee and Holyoke, MA), part of the Positive Regard Network, invites applicants for the position of Registered Nurse.

Applicants must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred; experience working with children with moderate to severe special needs is preferred.

Position is full time, 52 weeks per year. We are currently seeking a full time RN, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but we also would consider candidates seeking part time or per diem employment to cover our programs in Holyoke and Chicopee.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits package including:

• four paid school vacation weeks, holidays and snow days
• PTO and EST accrual
• health/dental insurance after 30 days
• generous tuition reimbursement policy - paying up to $6,000 per year in tuition and fees
• gym membership
• paid life and long term disability insurance
• voluntary life, accident, cancer, long term care and short term disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans
• EAP program
• longevity bonus policy

RN Position Responsibilities

• Provides and/or oversees the administration of medication.
• Provides and/or oversees first aid/medical treatment for students; coordinates with case manager and parent/guardian any need for follow up treatment.
• Provides emergency first aid for work related staff injury and recommends appropriate medical follow up.
• Provides mandated periodic student health screening assessments.
• Views students after physical restraint and records/maintains appropriate documentation.
• Maintains student health records and ensures that records are complete and up to date.
• Writes Individual Health Plans as indicated and provides relevant information to staff to assist in students? care.
• Submits written nursing reports for individual students, as requested.
• Maintains contact with health care providers and school staff as indicated.
• Participates in supervision and maintains a commitment to professional development.
• Remains current and knowledgeable in all federal and state regulations, including Department of Public Health and DESE, and assures that school?s health care policies and procedures are consistent with regulations.
• Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences, workshops or other courses for professional development.
• Facilitates the dissemination of student information through participation in morning and afternoon meetings, as needed.
• Liaisons with outside agencies and authorities, including medical providers and school district personnel, and represents school in a professional manner at community meetings and events, as requested.

Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and SAFIS (Fingerprinting) checks.

Welcome to The Center School Holyoke Center School is a Full-Year private day school serving students ages 5-22 with a variety of special needs.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant

Experience Preferred. Bachelor Degree Preferred Ctizenship, Residency Or work visa required

Contact Information Taylor Wallburg, HR Manager 1913 Northampton Street Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]