TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of position: PRN/As needed

Hours: Varied and based on the School's need

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The RN/LVN performs standard 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.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patients for illnesses or injuries and provides appropriate nursing intervention within scope of license
• Complies with physical/health and safety standards for all required tasks
• Works both independently and collaboratively with colleagues as appropriate for the situation
• Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance
• Follows supervisor directives
• Plans and executes work, exercises good judgment, and establishes good relationships with patients, medical staff and others
• Prepares records and/or reports consistent with department procedures
• Presents ideas clearly and concisely and communicates effectively with colleagues, students, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (copy of license should be submitted with the application)
• Computer skills to include word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and EHR
• Sign Language:  At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of INTERMEDIATE.  When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire. 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Proficient signed communications skills
• Professional experience as a nurse in a residential and/or school setting
• Previous experience working with individuals who are deaf or have disabilities
• Pediatric experience
• Knowledge of Deaf culture

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES

• 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, completes work on time 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: 4411-4415; 4421-4423

For equivalent MOS code go to pgs 4 & 5 of https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_MedicalandHealth.pdf

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.