School Nurse

About the role

The Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI) is a critical resource for Indiana's children who are blind or have low vision. The School educates hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old each year.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients
• Make care assignments and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff
• Direct support staff to coordinate workflow and communicate problems to unit supervisors
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provide orientation and support to staff on the unit
• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of individuals' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge to inform care decisions
• Administer medications and treatments according to facility policies and procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for diagnosis or treatment plan changes to adapt to evolving needs
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff
• Educate individuals and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives
• Respond and intervene in emergency situations and with agitated individuals to maintain safety and therapeutic environment
• Ensure proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit to protect staff and individuals

Requirements

• Aceptable Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana
• CPR certification
• Current behavioral intervention training applicable to the assigned setting

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college
• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures
• Effective interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to support individuals with behavioral or emotional needs
• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used in maintaining electronic medical records
• Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records

Skills

• Understanding of medical and facility terminology
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Supporting individuals with behavioral or emotional needs
• Computer proficiency

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Pay

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

Not specified.