MSD REGISTERED NURSE
Recruitment #22-005213-0001
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $51,481.00 - $84,061.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Sharde Twyman |
Work Location |
Frederick
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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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland School for the Deaf - 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. This is a school day position. The nurse will be
in regular contact with school staff, teachers, teacher aides, students and
parents/guardians as well as private duty nurses.
POSITION DUTIES
Administer medications (via oral,
topical, inhalation, and injection) as prescribed for medical conditions or
injuries. Assess, evaluate, and monitor students’ current medical and
emotional health status and identify nursing needs of
students. Maintain accurate and adequate records of nursing care and
observations and treatment according to established
procedures. Maintain a student health center
facility. 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
1. Fluency in American Sign Language.
2. Experience working with young children either in a school or
hospital setting.
3. 1 year of experience in school or community nursing.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to
successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain
current certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Candidates must be willing to learn American Sign Language
and become conversational within two years.
4. New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation
at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 –
5-568)
5. 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
employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Please read the job announcement
in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all
minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of
people eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a rating of your
education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they
relate to the requirements of the position. The supplemental questions will be
used as part of the rating process.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online, 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:
Maryland School for the Deaf
Recruitment Department
101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21705
E-mail: sharde.twyman@msd.edu
Phone: 301-360-2008, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual and disabled 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.