Registered Nurse (Part-time/Per Diem)

Description

Nursing

Non-Exempt/Hourly

12-Month

Part-Time/Per Diem

Hourly Pay Range: $36.75 - $50.50

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Employer-Matching 403(b) and Generous Time Off Benefits!

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse will promote the academic progress/success of students by assisting them to maintain, improve or adapt to their health status. The RN would also contribute significantly to the attainment of optimal health and educational potential of each student and cares for students with complex and unpredictable medical and psychosocial problems. 

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer medication and treatment in accordance with the regulations of the Professional Nursing Law.

Assist with the Massachusetts mandated school screenings for the purpose of identifying results that require a referral.

Assess situations involving student’s health related issues and safety for the purpose of identifying problems.

Initiate referrals to parents for intervention, treatment and follow-through of health issues.

Counsel students and families on health and lifestyle issues to facilitate a healthier student population.

Collaborate with parents, employees, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services.

Develop a care plan for students and provide direction to the employees and/or implements directions provided by the parents and/or physicians.

Identifies the health care needs of a specific student population and availability of health services/resources.

Medical assessments.

Planned and emergency medical aid to students.

Liaison to the emergency room, Healthcare Providers, parents and administrator on call, related to students medical needs.

Staff education, such as but not limited to, Epi-Pen/inhaler administration, medication education, specialized training related to seizures, G-tube feeds, asthma, diabetes, allergies and medication administration for unlicensed staff.

Medication preparation for student field trips, sporting events and home visits.

Medication delegation and certain medical procedure delegation to unlicensed personnel.

Maintain health record compliance in all areas of nursing operation.

Provide student health education.

Student admission and discharge planning.

On call responsibilities as needed as determined by the Director of Health Services.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure 
• Current and valid MA DESE School Nurse license preferred, not required
• Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Knowledge of the diverse health, social, and educational needs of students and families
• Comprehensive knowledge of school health programs, philosophy, and objectives
• Certified in CPR
• Pediatric, psychiatric, ambulatory care, emergency and/or residential/school nurse experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and proficient with Mac applications and Google Workspace 
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language preferred, willingness to learn required
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong detail, organizational, triage, assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• There is an expectation that the Per Diem Nurse will cover a variety of shifts including weekends as needed