Assistant Nurse Leader

Come grow with us! We are currently looking for a full-time Assistant Nurse Leader to be part of our Anderson School team!

Partners in Child Development offers the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-16 who have complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives.

The Anderson School in Andover, MA provides a safe and nurturing special education school for students ages 3-16 years old with complex medical needs to maximize each student’s independence and growth. Our highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff provide individualized instruction and support, including educational and therapeutic programming. Our stimulating classroom setting includes specially designed classrooms to promote positive and active learning. High staff to student ratios including nurses in each classroom means our 11-month program can enable non-traditional learners to have a traditional school experience. Family support is paramount including providing various on-site clinics and services to help our parents. Our school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, including a summer session.

The Assistant Nurse leader, under supervision of the nurse leader, promotes and maintains the health and well-being of students, allowing them to participate in all aspects of their school day. They will work closely with the Nurse Leader in assisting Classroom Nurses, staff, and therapists to support their work with students throughout the day, as well as assume assigned duties when the Nurse Leader is not present or available. This includes administering medications and treatments as necessary in the classroom setting based on student’s needs and doctor’s orders; treatments may include but are not limited to g-tube feedings, suctioning, oxygen administration, nebulizer treatments, and positioning. They will help with administrative tasks such as DPH & DESE compliance regulations, as well as adhere to policy, procedure, and protocol changes. The Assistant Nurse Leader will work closely with students and all involved in their care, so must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and outside agencies. This role is versatile and requires a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness in the day-to-day. It is ideal for someone looking to maintain direct care work while also learning more of the back-end administrative and compliance details in a school setting.

• Current Massachusetts RN license is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Education commensurate with holding current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the MA Board of Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' pediatric nursing experience with complex special needs children is preferred.
• Experience working in an education setting is also a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Suitable background and fingerprint checks.
• Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 pounds.

Partners in Child Development provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development. Our benefits package includes:

• Work Schedule: Full-time schedule is 35 hours weekly for 11 months of the year following the school calendar with a summer session. Receive a salary across 12 months!
• Time Off: Paid time off in accordance with the school calendar.
• Medical: Generous company contribution. Numerous plan choices.
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage.
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses.
• Registered Dietitian Services.
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Staff Development & Training Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness