The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), 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 a Registered Nurse.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer initial medical treatment of health issues of all children on campus (i.e. administers prescribed medications, promote health maintenance, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the provision of patient care, intervenes when emergency care is required.
Collaborate with parents and staff to provide the health needs of students.
Accounts 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position. The hours are Sunday-Thursday 3:00pm– 11:00 pm.
Benefits and Perks- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- State retirement system and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
- Paid holidays (12.5 days/year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
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 issues by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Registered Nurse LicenseWork Permits - Excepted Activities and PracticesLicensure by ExaminationKentucky Board of NursingMust 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 required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Pay Grade: 14Gross Monthly Salary Schedule Range: $4,699.50Position #: 30025261Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries about this position should be directed to: Kathryn McCrystal, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771. Email:
kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.govThe closing date to apply for this position: March 1, 2026.The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or
https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
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