SUMMARY:

The nurse performs complex nursing work and is responsible for ensuring that Texas School for the Deaf students receive appropriate healthcare and follow-up in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards under the direction of a licensed physician. Work involves providing care and treatment to patients and clients, as well as supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Hours: Sunday 1500 - 2300; Monday - Thursday 1430 - 2230

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assesses patients for illnesses or injuries and provides appropriate nursing intervention within the scope of license

Administers medications and observes patients for unusual symptoms and favorable or unfavorable reactions.

Complies with physical/health and safety standards for all required tasks

Reviews medical records and conducts patient assessments to determine the appropriate method of treatment and care.

May detect, record, investigate, and report infections and communicable diseases, and take corrective action as appropriate.

May develop and interpret program operations, policies, and procedures.

Prepares and maintains records and/or reports consistent with department procedures

Works both independently and collaboratively with colleagues as appropriate for the situation

Plans and executes work, exercises good judgment, and establishes good relationships with patients, medical staff, and others

Ensures that all medication, medication information, and refill letters are sent home appropriately (monthly or each weekend)

Supervises, assigns, evaluates, and monitors the work of others.

Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities.

Assists in development and implementation of after school health education programs for students as part of independent living skills training.

Directs nursing care of students on evening shift.

Rotates on call for evenings, nights, and weekends with theDirector of Student Health Services and the Nurse Liaisons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position, using the levels designated in the Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI), is INTERMEDIATE. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient signed communications skills

Professional experience as a nurse in a residential and/or school setting

Computer skills to include word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheets

Previous experience working with individuals who are deaf or have disabilities

Psychiatric experience

Pediatric experience

Knowledge of deaf culture

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Attributes:

Instructional Knowledge knowledge of content, instructional methodologies, classroom management

Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Effective Communicationthe individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.

Planning/organizingthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.

Quality controlthe individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Dependabilitythe individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback toimprove performance.

Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Interpersonal Skillsthe individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

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