School Nurse Full Time - $70 to 80 Per Hour

Boston Speech Therapy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Speech Therapy is seeking a dedicated School Nurse for a full-time contract position in Somerville, MA. You will provide one-to-one nursing care to a student, including feeding tube management and epilepsy-related care during the school day.

The role requires a valid RN license with CPR and First Aid, experience in pediatric healthcare, and strong communication skills to collaborate with staff, families, and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license with CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience as a School Nurse or in pediatric healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of pediatric health conditions and treatments.
• Ability to assess and respond to medical emergencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one nursing care and medical support to the assigned student.
• Manage feeding tube feeds and provide appropriate care according to the student’s healthcare plan.
• Monitor seizure activity and respond to epilepsy-related medical needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assess and respond to medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to develop health plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

RN license (Registered Nurse)

Job description

Come work for a local woman-SLP-owned company based in Boston.. where we value YOUR work and make sure that caseloads are MANAGEABLE and that YOU have an appropriate space to work with the materials you need to do your job. Since we are owned and operated by therapists, we understand the unique needs of therapists.

At Boston Speech Therapy, we are seeking a School Nurse for a full-time contract position. The nurse will provide one-to-one nursing care and support to a student who requires feeding tube management and epilepsy-related care during the school day.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one nursing care and medical support to the assigned student.
• Manage feeding tube feeds and provide appropriate care in accordance with the student’s individualized healthcare plan.
• Monitor the student for seizure activity and respond appropriately to epilepsy-related medical needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and authorized.
• Assess and respond to medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized health plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records.

• Valid nursing license with current CPR and First Aid certification
• Prior experience working as a School Nurse or in a similar healthcare setting
• Knowledge of pediatric health conditions and treatments
• Ability to assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and organizational skills