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 Norfolk County, MA to hire a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support an out-of-district student during daily transportation.
This role is a part-time assignment for the remainder of the school year and involves riding the school van with the student to ensure their health and safety during transit. The LPN plays a critical role in monitoring the student’s medical needs, providing nursing care as required, and responding to any health concerns during transportation.
Position Details
- Location: In-person, Norfolk County, MA.
- Schedule:
- Monday–Friday 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
- One early-release day per week with an earlier afternoon pickup.
- Duration: Remainder of the school year.
Responsibilities
- Ride the school van with an out-of-district student to and from school.
- Provide ongoing health monitoring and ensure student safety during transportation.
- Perform respiratory assessments, including monitoring oxygen saturation (O2%).
- Administer chest PT, oral suction, and nasal seizure medications as needed.
- Conduct neurological assessments and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
- Document care provided and communicate relevant updates to the school team and family as required.
Qualifications
- Current LPN License (Required).
- Pediatric nursing experience (Required).
- Experience with:
- Respiratory assessments and intervention.
- Chest PT.
- Oxygen monitoring.
- Oral suctioning.
- Neurological assessments.
- Administration of nasal seizure medications.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
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!