Introduction

Anticipated openings for the2023-2024 School Year.The Maryland Schoolfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership withfamilies, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personalexcellence and become lifelong learners.We are currently acceptingapplications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an asneeded basis to provide direct nursing care to students on any given day.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

A Registered Nurse is the full performance level of work providing direct nursing care to students at the Maryland School for the Deaf. This is a 10-month school year, on-call substitute position.

POSITION DUTIES

Administer medications (via oral, topical, inhalation, and injection) asprescribed for medical conditions or injuries.� Assess, evaluate, andmonitor students' current medical and emotional health status and identifynursing needs of students.� Maintain accurate and adequate records ofnursing care and observations and treatment according to establishedprocedures.� Maintain student health center facility.� Provideauxiliary duties as needed.� On-call nurse substitutes must be availableon an on-call basis.� This is a contractual position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.Experience: None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a�Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson�Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license�in�party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. 3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in thisclassification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required toprovide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.2. Employees in theclassification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with theCode of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.3. New hires aresubject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.(Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)4. Candidates will need toprovide three letters of recommendation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to aninterview.� As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applicationprocess is STRONGLY preferred.� If online access is not available or ifyou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver inperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name andrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumeswill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paperapplication.� Additional or supplemental information must be submitted bythe closing date and time.� Application inquiries or supplementalinformation can be directed to the following:MailingAddress:�Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box894, Columbia, MD 21044E-mail:emily.hicks@msd.eduPhone: 410-696-3031,TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayFax:�410-696-3084Individuals fromtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thankour Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.