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Contract RN | Youth Programs | Lancaster, MA

Job Details

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) — School & Residential Youth Programs
Location: Lancaster, MA
Assignment Type: 13-Week Contract | Placed through Arbor Associates
Pay Rate: $48–$53/hr (contract rate, paid bi-weekly through Arbor Associates)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally 7:30AM–3:30 PM; on-call rotation with weekly stipend

Description

Reasons to Join Arbor

• $48–$53/hr — competitive contract rate paid bi-weekly through Arbor Associates
• Defined 13-week assignment with a clear start and end — no open-ended commitment
• Float across school-based and residential youth programs — genuine clinical variety on a single contract
• MAP-authorized medication oversight and multidisciplinary team collaboration — meaningful clinical scope, not just triage
• On-call stipend provided for residential coverage rotation — your availability is compensated
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/AD&D, and sick time available for qualifying employees

About This Assignment

This 13-week contract RN role, placed through Arbor Associates, is embedded across school-based and residential youth programs serving children and young adults with complex behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs in Lancaster, MA. You'll float between program sites providing clinical oversight, medication management (MAP), health coordination, and emergency response — working alongside educators, residential staff, and healthcare providers in a setting where your clinical judgment directly shapes outcomes for the young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support medication administration programs (MAP) in compliance with Massachusetts regulations
• Coordinate primary, specialty, and preventive care across school and residential program populations
• Conduct state-mandated health programs including immunization surveillance and vision/hearing screenings
• Triage illness, injuries, and acute health concerns; provide emergency nursing interventions
• Serve as a health advocate and educator for students, residents, families, and program staff

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to move between multiple program sites within the Lancaster area
• Capacity to respond to health emergencies requiring physical intervention and mobility
• Comfort working in both school-based and residential care environments with youth populations
• Participation in rotating on-call coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

3. Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license — required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) — required
• Minimum two years of RN experience in child health, community health, school nursing, residential care, or related clinical setting — preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team across multiple program sites
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (required prior to placement)
• CPR/First Aid certification (required or obtainable prior to start)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arbor Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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