Overnight Nurse

The Maryland School for the Blind
Any Location, MD
Job Description
Role Overview

The Overnight Nurse provides nursing assessment, treatment, and consultation as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing acute nursing care to students, administering medications, conducting child health evaluations, and communicating with staff, parents, and community-based professionals.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include providing nursing care, administering medications, conducting health evaluations, and supervising staff. The Overnight Nurse will also be responsible for continuing professional development and education.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process, disabling childhood conditions, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regulations. They will also have strong communication and consultation skills.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process
  • Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate evaluation techniques
  • General knowledge of disabling childhood conditions, physical growth and development, cognitive development, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and communicable diseases
  • Currently licensed by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Professional development
  • Wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
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