Registered Nurse (substitute - PRN)

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an opening for a substitute Registered Nurse to work varied shifts. The Registered Nurse will provide nursing services to visually impaired and multi-handicapped students in a school as well as a residential setting.

Required Qualifications:

1. Current RN License
2. Good interpersonal skills

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Medication Administration and Documentation
2. Nursing Records Documentation
3. Medical Examinations
4. Acute Medical Appointments
5. Oversee Nursing Area
6. Follow Policy and Procedure
7. Provide On-Call Services

Incumbent will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Posting Date: 10/03/2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 10/17/2024

Advertised Salary: $28/hour minimum starting

Duration of the Term: substitute as needed

Appointment Percent: 100

Work Hours: PRN, varied as needed for summer school July 7 – July 26 possibly extending to school year as needed.

Appointment Type: Temporary

This position requires: Registered Nurse License

The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) has been designated by state law to provide a variety of services to meet the individual needs of students in South Dakota who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind. As a part of the state’s educational system, the school does not charge for tuition, room, and board or fees for any services provided by the school or staff, including educational assessments. The mission of the SDSBVI is to educate children who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. This is done through programs available on the campus in Aberdeen and through outreach consultant services state-wide.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SDSBVI is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action school. SDSBVI prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Contact Information: For additional information or if you need special accommodations to facilitate your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. AA/EOE

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements: Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

Protective Clothing/Equipment: Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Latex Gloves.

Physical Requirements: Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement.

Sensory Requirements: Color Vision, Depth Perception, Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses).

Working Conditions & Exposures: Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Optional Documents:

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455