MSD REGISTERED NURSE - Frederick, MD, United States - State of Maryland

Description

MSD REGISTERED NURSE - Substitute

Introduction

Anticipated openings for the
School Year.

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 ensure our students achieve personal
excellence and become lifelong learners.

We are currently accepting
applications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an as
needed basis to provide direct nursing care to students on any given day.


LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

A Registered Nurse is the full performance level of work providing direct nursing care to students at the Maryland School for the Deaf.

This is a 10-month school year, on-call substitute position.


POSITION DUTIES
Administer medications (via oral, topical, inhalation, and injection) as
prescribed for medical conditions or injuries. Assess, evaluate, and
monitor students' current medical and emotional health status and 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as aRegistered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 PattersonAvenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state licenseinparty states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.
• 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.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

• Employees in the

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

• New hires are

subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.
(Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections

• Candidates will need to

provide three letters of recommendation.


SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an
interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to
recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the
State's diversity.


BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.

As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.

The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.

You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period.

This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes
will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper
application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by
the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental

information can be directed to the following:
Mailing

Address:
Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box
894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail:\


Phone:
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TTY Users:
call via Maryland Relay


Fax:
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.