School Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Boston, MA

Boston, MA
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Step into a rewarding, specialized contract opportunity supporting a student with complex healthcare needs in an educational setting near Boston, MA. This role provides dedicated 1:1 nursing support for a student who has Type 1 Diabetes and is deaf, ensuring safety and well-being from home pick-up through the school day at a specialized institution and accompanying the student back home. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:55 PM, totaling about 35 hours a week, beginning as soon as possible and extending through June 18, 2027.

Candidate Profile:

  • Active LPN or RN license in Massachusetts required
  • At least one year of professional nursing experience
  • Demonstrated, hands-on expertise with pediatric Type 1 Diabetes management
  • Extensive experience operating insulin pumps—proficient in pump set-up, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and responding to malfunctions or alerts
  • Comfortable with continuous glucose monitoring systems and trend interpretation
  • Confident and decisive in recognizing/responding to hypo- and hyperglycemia and diabetes emergencies
  • Strongly prefer background supporting children or adolescents with diabetes
  • Familiarity communicating with deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals (ASL skills or similar) is an advantage
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Begin and end the day at the student’s home, ensuring safe transport on the school bus
  • Provide vigilant, individualized nursing care throughout the school day
  • Work collaboratively with educators, parents/guardians, and support staff
  • Maintain precise logs and communication about the student’s status and any incidents
  • Proactively address and communicate any issues related to diabetes management or the student’s health
  • This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s daily life while working within a close-knit educational environment. If you are a compassionate, highly skilled nurse ready for a focused, rewarding assignment, we encourage you to apply now with your resume and proof of active MA licensure. Take the next step in your career and help a student thrive!

    Compensation for this position ranges from $27.38 to $47.38. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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