JOB POSTING

Position Name: Substitute Nurse	State Classification: Substitute Employee
Job Posting Number: 351-11-52	Posting Date: August 11, 2011
Division: Student Support Services	Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Department: Student Health Center	Date Available: Immediately
Established Work Hours: As Needed	Duration: As Needed
Starting Wage: LVN: $11.76 - $16.21 per hour, RN: $17.22 - $22.47 per hour	Number of Openings: Various

Qualified TSD staff may have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through supplemental employment activities such as summer school positions, athletic coaching, academic tutoring, extracurricular sponsors, and short-term outreach programs.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 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

SUPERVISOR

Director of Student Health Services, Nursing Supervisor

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

• 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

 

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Application should be made to:

Texas School for the Deaf Human Resources Office 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 512-462-5321

Benefits of State Employment Include: Paid State and National Holidays; Paid Sick and Vacation Leave; Paid Health Insurance Premiums; State-Paid Retirement Contributions with Vested Retirement After 5 Years; Life Insurance Coverage; Longevity Pay; Discounted Legal Services through Texas Legal Protection Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Direct Deposit; Training Opportunities; and many other optional coverages including Dental Plan; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Plans; and TexFlex Spending Account.