LPN/RN Full-Time NO Nights/Weekends

Full-time 40 hours per week
Sun-Thurs,4:00pm - Midnight

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.
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
Reviews medical records and conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate method of treatment and care.
May develop and interpret program operations, policies, and procedures.
Plans and executes work, exercises good judgment, and establishes good relationships with patients, medical staff and others
Ensures that all medication, medication information, refill letters are sent home appropriately (monthly or each weekend)
May supervise LVN and support staff
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying theposition.

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.
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
Instructional Knowledge- knowledge of content; 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.
Director of Student Health Services
Nurse II #4412. 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. 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.