Licensed Vocational Nurse- Sun - Thurs 1:00-9:00pm

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Sun – Thurs 1:00‑9:00 pm Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Terms of Employment: Length of position: 10.5 months Summary: Provides highly‑complex vocational nursing work. Work involves caring for the treatment and general welfare of patients. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Functions Administers medication orally, rectally, internally, or by injection as appropriate. Monitors clients for treatments and procedures. Takes patients’ temperature, pulse, and respiration, and conducts appropriate screening tests. Assesses patients for illnesses and/or injury and provides appropriate nursing intervention within scope of license. Maintains appropriate records pertaining to medication, deaths, illnesses, and the transfer of patients. Maintains and reviews client records. Transcribes physician orders. Communicates health‑related information to parents. May assume responsibility for documentation of school health‑related clinic, such as vision or scoliosis. Instructs, counsels, and supervises clients in meeting their health care needs. Arranges for adequate nursing supplies and equipment needed for proper patient care. This document does not list all possible duties for the position. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas. Intermediate proficiency in Sign Language as determined by the Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI). Candidates with lower proficiency must participate in signed communication training until the required level is achieved. Previous experience working with individuals who are deaf or have disabilities. Psychiatric experience. Pediatric experience. Knowledge of deaf culture. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and analyzes information skillfully. Effective communication – appropriately communicates with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public. Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans. Quality control – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Dependability – consistently on time, follows instructions, seeks feedback to improve performance. Safety and security – actively promotes and observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment properly. Interpersonal skills – maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Supervisor Director of Student Support Services

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Licensed Vocational Nurse II – 4422 Position Type Full‑Time Salary $4,068 per month Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy is 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 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. TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education