TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of position: As needed

Hours: Varied and based on the School's need

Salary: Based on license, education and experience

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The substitute nurse 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.  The nurse may supervise, instruct, and evaluate ancillary and subordinate nursing personnel. 

 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Plans and executes work, exercises good judgment, and establishes good relationships with patients, medical staff and others
• Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance
• Presents ideas clearly and concisely and communicates effectively
• Follows supervisor directives
• Prepares records and/or reports consistent with department procedures
• Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and public

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing 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)
• Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATE as evaluated on the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview.  

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Registered Nurse
• 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

 

The minimum number of hours required to be worked by substitute employees each month is as follows:

• Substitute Teacher/TA: 28 hours per month
• Other Substitute Roles: 32 hours per month

Individuals working in a combination of substitute teacher/TA and other substitute role assignments will be required to work a minimum of 28 hours per month. 

 

SUPERVISOR

Director of Student Health Services, Nursing Supervisor

 

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE

For equivalent MOS code go to pgs 9 & 11 of file:///C:/Users/miche/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/IE/M446VS2O/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.