Nurse 1 (Part-time) - Deaf School

About the role

Provide skilled nursing care and perform related nursing services for clients, including inpatients and outpatients.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatment plans, and emergency care procedures for students, staff, and visitors.
• Provide health education, including counseling and prevention.
• Establish a compassionate environment by offering emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Provide first aid and/or CPR.
• Document patient care and services, including clinical appointments, treatment records, Medicare reimbursements, diagnostic evaluations, and programs.
• Adhere to therapeutic standards and plan/implement patient care goals.
• Measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; make or recommend necessary adjustments.
• Follow standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing, Ohio Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Use equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory and anticipate needs, including checking stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Provide health screenings and preventative programs.
• Maintain cooperative relationships among healthcare teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Must pass the Sign Language Proficiency Interview at the Survival level within one year of hire.

Skills

• Nursing and medical expertise, including medical charting, medical records, and medical terminology.
• Medication management.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, decision-making, observation, and responsiveness.

Benefits

This is a classified, part-time position represented by Union 1199.

Pay

$36.01 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 1st shift.

Work Location

Ohio School for the Deaf, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.