Job Description
Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top opportunities with the nation’s schools. We’re partnering with a school district in Middlesex County, MA to hire a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to support a medically fragile student.
Position Details:
Location: In-person, Middlesex, MA.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, up to 35 hours per week.
Duration: Remainder of the school year.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one nursing care for a high school aged medically complex student during school hours.
- Manage and monitor seizure activity and respond appropriately per care plan.
- Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed.
- Administer nutrition and medications via G-J tube.
- Safely lift, transfer, and reposition the student using a Hoyer lift.
- Ride school transportation with the student from and to school.
- Remain with the student throughout the school day to ensure medical safety and support participation in school activities.
- Monitor vital signs and overall health status; document care provided.
- Communicate effectively with family, school staff, and care team.
- Follow physician orders, care plans, and school/agency protocols.
Qualifications:
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Experience caring for medically complex pediatric or young adult patients preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in seizure management, tracheostomy care, and G-J tube feeding/medication administration.
- Ability to safely lift, transfer, and reposition the student using a Hoyer lift.
- Comfortable riding school transportation and providing care during transit.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with family, school staff, and healthcare providers.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Must pass background checks and meet school/agency compliance requirements.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay.
- Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
- Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
- Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the remainder of the school year.
Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about pediatric nursing and making a direct impact on a student’s daily safety and well-being, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide one-on-one care in a school-based setting.
Ready to join us? Apply today — we’d love to connect with you!