Nurse 1 - Blind School

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Purpose\: Provide skilled nursing care and perform related nursing services.

Provides professional nursing care to clients:

Observes, assesses and records inpatient’s and outpatient’s symptoms, reactions and progress;

Administers prescribed medications and/or ordered treatment plans, emergency care procedures for students, staff, and/or visitors;

Provides health education (e.g., counseling, prevention);

Establishes a compassionate environment (e.g., providing emotional and psychological support to patients and families);

Provides first aid and/or CPR.

Documents patient care and/or services:

Charts and records patient information and/or services rendered (e.g., clinical appointments, treatment records, Medicare reimbursements, diagnostic evaluations and programs).

Protects patients and employees and assures quality of care:

Adheres to therapeutic standards;

Plans and implements patient care goals and measures health outcomes against patient care goals and standards;

Makes or recommends necessary adjustments;

Follows standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, Ohio Nurse Practice Act and other governing agency regulations;

Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations;

Uses equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results;

Maintains nursing supplies inventory and anticipates needs (e.g., checking stock to determine inventory levels);

Places and expedites orders for supplies and verifies receipt;.

Provides health screenings and preventative programs.

Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams:

Communicates information;

Responds to requests;

Builds rapport;

Participates in team problem-solving methods.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge:

Attends educational workshop;

Reviews professional publications;

Establishes personal networks;

Participates in professional societies.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services supports the unique instructional and environmental needs of our deaf and blind students while furthering a vision of cohesion and collaboration.

Works second shift (Sunday 4\:00pm - 10\:00pm; Monday-Thursday 1\:45pm - 10\:15pm) and works in accordance with the Ohio State School for the Blind school year calendar which includes summer programming as applicable.

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation please email Kimberly Basil ().

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Medical Charting, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medication Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Decision Making, Observation, Responsiveness