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MSD REGISTERED NURSE 2nd Shift Position

Introduction Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, 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. The MSD nurse is responsible for providing health care for the students and to act as health care liaison between the parents and the school. This is an 11-month, school year position. Nurses do not work when school is closed during winter break, spring break, and during the summer months. The salary range reflects the 11-month work schedule. This is a 2nd Shift position. The work schedule is Sundays (4:00 PM - 11:00 PM) and Mondays-Thursdays (2:45 PM - 11:00 PM) Plus 3 weekends during the school year (one in fall, one in winter and one in spring). GRADE SD 0019 LOCATION OF POSITION MSD, Frederick, Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705 Main Purpose of Job The MSD nurse is responsible for providing health care for the students and to act as health care liaison between the parents and the school. POSITION DUTIES The MSD nurse is responsible for providing health care for the students and to act as health careliaison between the parents and the school. This is a 2nd shift position. The nurse will be in regularcontact with school staff, dorm staff, teachers, teacher aides, students and parents/guardians as wellas providers, medical facilities and private duty nurses. Administer medications prescribed formedical conditions or injuries. Assess, evaluate, and monitor students’ current medical andemotional health status and identify nursing needs of students. Maintain accurate and adequaterecords of nursing care, observations and treatment according to established procedures. Maintainthe Student Health Center to ensure a safe, operational and compliant environment for patient care.Provide auxiliary duties as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education : Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses. Experience : None. Desired Or Preferred Qualifications Skilled in American Sign Language. Two years experience working with children either in a school or hospital setting. Able to work and make decisions independently. One year of experience in school, critical care, or community nursing. Knowledge or ability to navigate Google Workspace. Experience With PowerSchool Or Another Student Information System. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party 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 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Candidates must be willing to learn American Sign Language and become conversational within two years. New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 – 5-568) Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation. SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Preferred 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: emily.hicks@msd.edu Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay Fax: 410-696-3084 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 to recruiting, 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.