Nurse 1 (Part-time) - Deaf School

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is seeking a part-time registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus, OH. The role involves administering medications, documenting care, and supporting students and staff with health needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, first aid/CPR, and health education. Current Ohio RN licensure and Sign Language Proficiency Interview within one year of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as registered nurse in Ohio.
• Must pass the Sign Language Proficiency Interview within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observes, assesses and records patient symptoms and progress for inpatients and outpatients.
• Administers prescribed medications and/or ordered treatments and provides emergency care when needed.
• Provides health education and counseling to patients, staff and families.
• Establishes a compassionate environment with emotional support to patients and families.
• Provides first aid and CPR as required.

Skills

Nursing

Medical

Medical Charting

Medical Records

Medical Terminology

Medication Management

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Decision Making

Observation

Responsiveness

Job description

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Work Location

Ohio School for the Deaf 500 Morse Road Columbus 43214

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.01

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

1st Shift

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills

Medical Charting, Medication Management, Medical, Medical records, Medical Terminology

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Responsiveness, Confidentiality, Observation

Agency Overview

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services supports the unique instructional and environmental needs of our deaf and blindstudents while furthering a vision of cohesion and collaboration.

Job Description

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care and perform related nursing services.

Responsibilities

• Observes, assesses and records inpatient’s and outpatient’s symptoms, reactions and progress;
• Administers prescribed medications and/or ordered treatment plans, emergency care procedures for students, staff, and/or visitors;
• Provides health education (e.g., counseling, prevention);
• Establishes a compassionate environment (e.g., providing emotional and psychological support to patients and families);
• Provides first aid and/or CPR.

Documents patient care and/or services

• Charts and records patient information and/or services rendered (e.g., clinical appointments, treatment records, Medicare reimbursements, diagnostic evaluations and programs).

Protects patients and employees and assures quality of care

• Adheres to therapeutic standards;
• Plans and implements patient care goals and measures health outcomes against patient care goals and standards;
• Makes or recommends necessary adjustments;
• Follows standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, Ohio Nurse Practice Act and other governing agency regulations;
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations;
• Uses equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results;
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory and anticipates needs (e.g., checking stock to determine inventory levels);
• Places and expedites orders for supplies and verifies receipt;
• Provides health screenings and preventative programs.

Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams

• Communicates information;
• Responds to requests;
• Builds rapport;
• Participates in team problem-solving methods.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge

• Attends educational workshop;
• Reviews professional publications;
• Establishes personal networks;
• Participates in professional societies.

Qualifications

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

Position Specific Qualifications

Must pass the Sign Language Proficiency Interview at the Survival level within one year of hire.

Job Skills

• Nursing
• Medical
• Medical Charting
• Medical Records
• Medical Terminology
• Medication Management
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Decision Making
• Observation
• Responsiveness

Supplemental Information

• Works Monday - Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm, in accordance with the Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services school year calendar which includes summer programming as applicable.
• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation please email Kimberly Basil ( [e-mail] ).
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.