Partners in Child Development is hiring: Classroom RN - Substitute in Andover

Description:We are Partners in Child Development, a nonprofit human services organization that has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children and supported their families for over fifty years. We celebrate our foundational and meaningful past while looking toward a bright future of growth and furthering our mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child” through innovation, professional development, new therapeutic approaches, and additional programming.
PCD provides children of all abilities, ages birth to 12, with a solid foundation for lifelong learning so they can achieve their full potential and thrive. PCD’s family of programs includes: an Approved Private Special Education School, Early Intervention Program, Early Childhood Program, Private Therapies, Regional Consultation Program, and Toddler Playgroups.

The Job

The Anderson School, our oldest program, located in Andover, MA is looking for a Classroom Nurse Substitute who will work n a day-to-day basis and is scheduled as the need arises to cover days normally worked by another nurse. The school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm M-F and follows a school calendar, including holidays and closing periods

Job Requirements

• R.N. degree with a current MA license
• 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.
• Must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 – 50 lbs.
• All staff are required to pass a fingerprint and criminal background checks.

The Classroom RN - Substitute 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.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://mypcd.org/careers/

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