Sub Nurse

Posting Date:

Position Title: Nurse

Reports to: Coordinator of Health Center

Service Area: Santa Fe NM

Employment Term: FullTime; 10 Months; nonexempt

Salary/Wage Range: Depends on qualifications and experience

Deadline for Application: Open until filled

Summary

This is an exciting position that calls on the nurse to tap into all areas of their training. As a residential school the scope of the nurses involvement with the student goes well beyond what is experienced by nonresidential school nurses. The job requires great flexibility patience a willingness to work with students and parents from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds. It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and receptive manner while helping to advance the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Direct care of NMSD students this may include the following:
• Medically fragile students with multiple disabilities
• Tube feedings
• Assisting with students personal hygiene and ADLs
• Medication administration
• Managing emergent illness and injury
• Managing injuries and first aide
• Knowledge of local resources
• Staff and student education
• Timely contact with parents/guardians
• Maintaining a timely and complete electronic medical record
• Timely communication between the various departments on campus about the changing needs of NMSD students.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Organization Must be organized and detailoriented.
• Analytical collects and aggregates data for program maintenance and improvement.
• Continuous Learning Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Job Knowledge Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
• Problem Solving Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works in group problem solving situations.
• Cooperation Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to coworkers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyones efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs.
• State and Federal IDEA Compliance exhibits knowledge of and adherence to all legal requirements related to early intervention.
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organization values.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values.
• Adaptability Manages competing demands.
• Personal Appearance Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability Follows instructions responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and /or Experiences: Minimum requirement is a High School diploma and a NM Board of Nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse and at least 5 years experience in a clinic or school health setting.

Certificates Licenses Registration: New Mexico Board of Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). (NM recognizes RNs from other Compact States. The list of those states is available at the NM Board of Nursing website) Any nurse hired will be expected to have or obtain at their own expense within one year a PED (Public Education Department) school nurse certification. And Current BLS certification.

Language Skills: Ability to present to an audience. Superior reading and writing skills are required for extensive documentation related to home visits and supervisory activities. State and federal reports are integral to this position.

Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to demonstrate progressive sign language acquisition and participate in sign language classes offered at NMSD.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Excel as well as various software packages including Microsoft Office.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to think independently problem solve and work with the whole team. Ability and commitment to represent the Vision Mission and Beliefs of NMSD as both a school and an agency.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally required to drive for long periods of time; stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

NMSD conforms to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.