Nurse 1 (Part-time) - Deaf School

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Education and Development

Job summary

Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services at 500 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43214 is seeking a part-time registered nurse to support our deaf and blind students. You will provide skilled nursing care, administer medications, and educate on health topics while documenting care and coordinating with the school health team.

This role runs Mon-Fri, 8:00am–2:00pm, aligning with the school calendar. Experience with school health programs and a compassionate, collaborative approach are valued as you help

Qualifications

• Must hold current Ohio RN license.
• Must pass the Sign Language Proficiency Interview at the Survival level within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to students and staff.
• Administer prescribed medications and/or ordered treatment plans.
• Observes, assesses and records patients' symptoms and progress.
• Provides health education (e.g., counseling, prevention).
• Maintains patient care documentation and charts.
• Maintains infection-control policies and patient safety standards.

Skills

Nursing

Medical

Medical Charting

Medical Records

Medical Terminology

Medication Management

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Decision Making

Observation

Responsiveness

Education

Registered Nurse License (Ohio)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

CPR/AED

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services

Work Location: 500 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States

Compensation: 36.01

Schedule: Permanent - Part Time

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 2:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

Who We Are

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

What You'll Do

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

Provides professional nursing care to clients:

• 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.

Additional Information

• Please note, this is a reposted position.
• 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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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

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.