TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hours per week: Full-time 40 hours per week
Scheduled hours: Overnight Shift (shift differential available)
Length of position: 10.5 months per year

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Registered Nurse performs complex (journey-level) nursing work and is responsible for ensuring that Texas School for the Deaf students receive appropriate health care and follow-up in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards under the direction of a licensed physician. The nurse may supervise, instruct, and evaluate ancillary and subordinate nursing personnel. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patients for illnesses or injuries and provides appropriate nursing intervention within the scope of the 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
• Assists in evaluating services provided and makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
• Reviews medical records and conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate m 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, e 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)
• May supervise LVN and support staff

REQUIRED 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 Sign 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 including 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, ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES

• Instructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Director of Student Health Services

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE

Nurse II #4412. Go to http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_MedicalandHealth.pdf page 9 for more information

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.