The Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for an interim Registered Nurse.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer initial medical treatment of health issues of all children on campus that is administer prescribed medications, promote health maintenance, utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the provision of patient care, intervene when emergency care is required.
Collaborate with parents and staff to provide the health needs of students.
Account for medications upon assuming and leaving duties, investigate and report on unusual incidents involving student/patient care.
Collaborate with contracted doctors and mental health professionals to provide communication for all student needs.
Transport or delegate transportation of students to emergency room if necessary. Send appropriate documentation. Maintain inventory and order necessary supplies/medications as needed. Keep work area sanitized.
Participate in and/or provide training as it applies to the position, the school, and the department. Work within a team approach to ensure a safe campus environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is an interim position.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING OR SKILLS:
None.
SUBSTITUTION:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
None.
EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Registered Nurse License
Work Permits - Excepted Activities and Practices
Licensure by Examination
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains the required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
This position has a variable shift determined by the supervisor in order meet the needs of the school and will work either second or third shift.
Pay Grade: 14
Salary Schedule Range: $28.92 per hour
Position Number: 31085361
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
NOTE: BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, applicants must complete an application via the Cornerstone on Demand (CSOD), meet the minimum requirements for the position and applicants must also self-nominate themselves (apply) for the position via the Cornerstone on Demand System.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries concerning this position should be directed to: Joy Mills, Division of Resource Management, Kentucky School for the Blind, 1867 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206; Phone: 502-897-1583 Ext. 7212; E-mail: joy.mills@ksb.kyschools.us
The closing date to apply for this position is May 25, 2024.
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