REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR MEDICAL

Introduction
The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual\r\ncommunity who, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and\r\nexemplary education in a nurturing, engaging and challenging environment to\r\nensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.\r\nThis is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland School for the\r\nDeaf. \r\n
GRADE
19 \r\n
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland School for the Deaf -\r\nFrederick and Columbia Campuses\r\n
POSITION DUTIES
The Nurse Supervisor\r\nis responsible for the management, planning, coordination, implementation and\r\nsupervision of the Student Health Center at Maryland School for the Deaf.\r\n\r\nSupervise nurses in\r\nproviding nursing care for the Student Health Center. Coordinate recruitment,\r\nselection and assignment of the nursing personnel. Plans and develops Student\r\nHealth Center procedures. Ensures the Student Health Center is in compliance\r\nwith the Maryland School Health Services Guidelines, COMAR and DHR regulations.\r\nActs as liaison and resource to parents and school staff regarding health care\r\nand treatment. Monitors and coordinates health awareness programs for students,\r\nfamilies, teachers, staff and nurses. Supervises and maintains accurate and up\r\nto date medical records, including annual physicals and updated immunizations.\r\n
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include one year in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity and two years in the Medical option. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university for one year of the required general experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university for two years of the required general experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
\r\nAmerican Sign Language skills\r\npreferred. Successful candidate will be expected to acquire ASL skills\r\n \r\nSchool nursing experience\r\nhighly desirable\r\n \r\nPrevious supervisory experience\r\npreferred\r\n
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
\r\nCandidates for positions in\r\nthis classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from\r\nthe Maryland State Board of Nursing. A Copy of the current license must\r\nbe submitted with the application.\r\n \r\nCandidates for positions in\r\nthis classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from\r\nthe Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland\r\n21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates\r\nhave declared as primary states of residence.\r\n \r\nEmployees in this\r\nclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an\r\nautomobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor\r\nvehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nEmployees in this\r\nclassification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary\r\nresuscitation training and maintain current certification.\r\n
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
\r\nEmployees in\r\nthis classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to\r\nprovide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.\r\n \r\nEmployees in\r\nthis classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with\r\nCode of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to\r\nthe evaluation for this classification. Successful candidates will be\r\nranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and placed on the\r\nemployment eligible list. Applicants certified to list will receive\r\neligibility for a period of one (1) year.\r\n
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online, or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nE-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax: 410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n