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MSD REGISTERED NURSE SUB

Recruitment #15-005213-0002

Introduction

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging and challenging environment to insure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.  As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

To provide health care for students in a residential setting, and to act as health care liaison between parents and school.

POSITION DUTIES

Administer medications (via oral, topical, inhalation, and injection) as prescribed for medical conditions or injuries.  Assessment, evaluation, and monitoring of students' current medical and emotional health status.  Identify nursing needs of students.  Maintain accurate and adequate records of nursing care and observations and treatment according to established procedures.  Maintain student health center facility.  Provide auxiliary duties as needed.  On-call nurse substitutes must be available on an on-call basis.  This is a contractual position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:  Pediatric, school or camp nurse experience desirable.  Experience with or willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

2. Employees in the classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to: Maryland School for the Deaf - Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044-0894, Fax: 410-480-4536.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Fax additional or supplemental information to Maryland School for the Deaf or email to: emily.hicks@msd.edu.  Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.



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