Special Education Nurse

Special Education 1:1 Nurse

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:

9/30/2025

Location:

Medford Public Schools

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Special Education 1:1 Nurse

Qualifications:

* Graduate of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

* Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

* Current Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a school nurse preferred.

* CPR, AED, and First Aid certification by a recognized provider required, renewable annually.

* A minimum of 2 years' experience in school nursing, pediatric private duty, public health, or emergency room nursing.

* Experience with medically fragile or special needs students preferred, including experience with g-tubes, seizure disorders, and respiratory procedures.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Provides personal care, assistance, and supervision as needed to student, including:

* Toileting, including brief changes

* Grooming, hygiene, dressing/undressing

* Maintaining proper nutrition and hydration through g-tube feedings

* Wheelchair transfers and positioning

* Use of adaptive equipment as per physician order and under the direction of physical therapist such as, but not limited to, standers, wheelchairs, walkers, Rifton chairs, etc.

* Provides nursing services during the school day and during student transportation to and from school.

* Ensuring safety and providing emergency medical care as needed based of student presentation and nursing assessment

Special Education Nurse:
Seeking qualified 1:1 registered nurse for a medically complex student. Responsibilities include providing nursing care in the classroom and during bus transportation to and from school. Applicants must hold current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License, CPR , AED and First Aid certifications. Experience in the nursing care of special needs students is required.