School Nurse

apartment State of Indiana location_onIndianapolis, IN 46205, US

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI):
The School is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana’s children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve.

Role Overview:

This position is for an intermittent School Nurse.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31.91/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Program Administration Support

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.

Program Management Support

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.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Critical Thinking

Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.

Communicating Effectively

Effective interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to serve as a patient advocate.

Managing Stress

Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and maintain composure under pressure.
Ability to support individuals with behavioral or emotional needs.

Navigating Organizations

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.

Experience & Education

Must possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college.
Must posses an active license to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
Must hold and maintain CPR certification.
Must stay current with behavioral intervention training applicable to the assigned setting.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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