MSD REGISTERED NURSE - Columbia, United States - State of Maryland

Description

IntroductionAnticipated openings for ther School Year.rrrThe Maryland Schoolrfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership withrfamilies, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,rengaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personalrexcellence and become lifelong learners.rrrWe are currently acceptingrapplications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an asrneeded basis to provide direct nursing care to students on any given day.rLOCATION OF POSITIONMSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043rMain Purpose of JobA 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.rPOSITION DUTIESAdminister medications (via oral, topical, inhalation, and injection) asrprescribed for medical conditions or injuries.

Assess, evaluate, andrmonitor students' current medical and emotional health status and identifyrnursing needs of students. Maintain accurate and adequate records ofrnursing care and observations and treatment according to establishedrprocedures. Maintain student health center facility. Providerauxiliary duties as needed. On-call nurse substitutes must be availableron an on-call basis. This is a contractual position.


rMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSrEducation:
Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses

rrrExperience:
None.r rrDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPediatric, school, or camp nurse experience desirable. Experiencerwith or willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).rLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1.

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.r2.

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.

r3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification. rSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSr1.

Employees in thisrclassification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required torprovide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.rrr2.

Employees in therclassification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with therCode of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.rrr3.

New hires arersubject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.r(Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections rrr4. Candidates will need torprovide three letters of recommendation.rrrSELECTION PROCESSApplications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to anrinterview.

As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed torrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of therState's diversity.rBENEFITSrrContractual 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.rLeave 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.rrrFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applicationrprocess is STRONGLY preferred.

If online access is not available or ifryou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver inrperson before the closing date and time.

Please include your name andrrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumesrwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paperrapplication. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted byrthe closing date and time.

Application inquiries or supplementalrinformation can be directed to the following:

rrrMailingrAddress:
Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O.

Boxr894, Columbia, MD 21044rrrE ,rTTY Users:

call via Maryland RelayrrrFax:
rrrIndividuals fromrtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedrto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equalropportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, andrpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thankrour Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.r#J-18808-Ljbffr