[nfbwatlk] FW: Job Posting - Registered Nurse 1

Tue Jun 22 14:54:32 UTC 2010

We need a nurse at WSSB.

Doug Trimble
Orientation & Mobility Instructor
Washington State School for the Blind
2214 E. 13th Street Vancouver,  WA  98661
office ph. 360-696-6321 #118
cell:360-909-0833 

________________________________

From: Jessica Sydnor 
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:46 PM
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Subject: Job Posting - Registered Nurse 1
Importance: High

Hi There, 

Please feel free to forward this email on to anyone you feel may be
interested and qualified.  

Thank you!

Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for
independence and success!

Registered Nurse 1

Agency:                                   Washington State School for
the Blind     

Location:                                 2214 E 13th St Vancouver, WA
98661

Recruitment #:                         Not applicable - no number
necessary on application

Salary:                                     $3430 - $5487 per month plus
applicable shift premiums (salary depends on years of experience - Range
48EN Non-rep.) 

Posting Date:                           06/22/2010        

Closing Date:                           07/10/2010

________________________________

Agency profile:  

The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is to provide
specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind
youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  While fostering for
a safe and fun environment for students, our purpose is to serve as a
statewide demonstration and resource center and to provide
direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the students'
local communities. Each employee plays a critical role for the school
and our students.  Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to
improve the ways we provide service to our students and the community. 

Position profile:  

This is a 10 month position at the Washington State School for the
Blind's Health Center.  This position will begin every year in late
August or early September (depending on the commencement of the school
year) and will be non-scheduled during the school closure times of year.
This position is currently scheduled for the evening/swing shift,
however hours may change or rotation may be required with a 30-day
notice.  Under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse, this position
will have, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 

*	Provide nursing care for the residential and day students at
WSSB through assessment, diagnoses, planning, intervention and
evaluation within the scope of the nursing care plan including but not
limited to: administering medications and treatments, providing first
aid, conducting basic physical assessments, collaborating with
physicians, medical offices, parents etc. as needed.
*	Maintaining Health Center, duties include ordering and stocking
supplies, rotating stock, laundry, make beds, clean and organize nurse
station, prepare monthly medication administration records, perform
monthly medication billing.
*	Communicate pertinent medication and student information with
appropriate staff as needed.
*	Prepare medications for delivery home with students weekly.
*	Precept nursing students from local colleges.
*	Attend science camp in spring.
*	Create and maintain health center documentation.
*	Create and implement health related classes designed for WSSB
students.
*	Obtain certification as a CPR instructor within 3 months of
hire. 
*	Emphasis is on exercising nursing judgment in knowing when to
give or not give medication, when concerns warrant a call to the
physicians, knowing which health care concerns are priorities and which
need direct (or emergent) follow up care.   
*	May serve as medical advisor on a multi-disciplinary team for
the development of an overall Individual Education Plan (IEP) for
students at WSSB
*	Teach students how to care for their own medical needs as
independently as possible, in both formal and informal settings. 
*	Train older students to self manage their own medications
including a training period where they learn about their medications,
side effects, and proper medication administration, perform lock-box
checks and document findings.  
*	Conduct in-class trainings upon request from teaching staff or
Supervising Nurse in order to incorporate health care teaching in lesson
planning.
*	Responsible for ensuring the Health Center is in compliance with
all regulatory policies and procedures and state and federal
regulations.

Required Qualifications:

*	Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing;
AND  
*	A valid Washington State license to practice as a registered,
professional nurse;   AND
*	Bachelor's or higher degree involving major study in nursing may
be substituted for two years of experience.  

Desirable Qualifications:

*	Experience working with children and families of children with
special needs
*	Strong communication and listening skills
*	Positive attitude that fosters collaboration 
*	Good written and verbal communication skills
*	Participant should be open to constructive criticism
*	Willingness to be flexible
*	2 years nursing experience (New grads encouraged to apply)

Outstanding benefits including health, life and long-term disability
insurance, free dental insurance, two retirement plans to choose from,
vacation (accrual rate based on years of service and ranges from 8 hours
per month to 14.667 hours per month), sick (accrual rate of 8 hours per
month), military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program;
employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational
benefits program; 11 paid holidays (includes one personal holiday);
training opportunities, and some tuition waiver options.

.

How To Apply: Please send a completed State Job Application
<http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp> , letter of
interest, a detailed resume and at least three references by midnight on
July 10, 2010.  The letter of interest should indicate how you meet the
qualifications as shown on this announcement.  

Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however,
hard copies may be sent to:

jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov <mailto:jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov> 
Subject: Registered Nurse 1

or

WSSB

HR Department
Attn: Jessica Sydnor

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: 360-696-6321 ext 129
Fax: 360-737-2120

Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall
be completed on applicants prior to their appointment to positions in
the State of Washington which are directly responsible for the
supervision, care or treatment of children.  Information obtained from
background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment, but will
be considered in determining the applicant character; suitability and
competence to perform in the position applied for and may result in the
denial of employment.  Applicants are required to sign a release
authorizing inquiry.  Failure to do so shall disqualify the applicant
from employment in these positions. 

This announcement is published by the Washington School for the Blind.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a
disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or
those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360)
696-6321 ext 129.

Jessica Sydnor

Human Resources Manager

Washington State School for the Blind

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98661

360-696-6321 ext 129

NOTE: This electronic mail message is intended only for the addressee
shown above.  It may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure.  Any review,
dissemination, or use of this message or its contents by persons other
than the addressee is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this
message in error, please notify us by telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext.
129

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