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Overview: 

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive. This position is located on our Lower School campus in Waltham, servicing students in grades 1-5.

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Carroll School encourages you to break that statistic and apply as it’s rare to find applicants who meet all the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary:

This position works cooperatively with staff, parents, and students to ensure that student medical needs are met on an acute and ongoing basis.  8 hours/week 3 p – 5 p Monday-Thursday

Responsibilities:

• Assessment, triage and treatment of acute illness, injury and emergencies involving students while adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and the guidelines of care established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Support of students with chronic conditions following an established plan of care
• Management and administration of medications as directed by Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations
• Communication with parents/guardians, faculty/staff and healthcare providers as needed to ensure the health and safety of Carroll students
• Serve as an intermediary between the school, home, private physician, and health and social agencies regarding the health status of students and their needs
• Assist with implementation of school policies to comply with established health regulations 
• In the event that it is needed, work with heads of divisions, teachers and other support staff in providing appropriate physical classroom accommodations for students, such as special placement, special equipment, and/or assistive devices

Qualifications: 

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting preferred.
• Prior school nurse experience strongly preferred.
• Fluent and/or comfortable working with an electronic database system.