School Night Nurse - RN / LPN

Job TitleRegistered NurseJob DescriptionThe 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 FunctionsAssesses patients for illnesses or injuries and provides appropriate nursing intervention within scope of licenseAdministers medications and observes patients for unusual symptoms and favorable or unfavorable reactions.Complies with physical/health and safety standards for all required tasksAssists in evaluating services provided and makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate.Reviews medical records and conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate method 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 proceduresWorks both independently and collaboratively with colleagues as appropriate for the situationPlans and executes work, exercises good judgment, and establishes good relationships with patients, medical staff and othersEnsures that all medication, medication information, refill letters are sent home appropriately (monthly or each weekend)May supervise LVN and support staffMinimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of TexasSign 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.Desirable QualificationsProficient signed communications skillsProfessional experience as a nurse in a residential and/or school settingComputer skills to include word processing, e-mail and spreadsheetsPrevious experience working with individuals who are deaf or have disabilitiesPsychiatric experiencePediatric experienceKnowledge of deaf cultureKnowledge, Skills, Abilities/AttributesInstructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom managementProblem 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