Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Registered Nurse
Health Services Department, Health and Clinical Services
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.
Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
At the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a deep compassion for leveling the playing field for all, and our unique mission makes AIDB an extraordinary and rewarding place to work. In this role, you will be directly responsible for providing vital nursing services to our students and consumers who are Blind, Deaf, or DeafBlind.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
As a nurse at AIDB, you do not just provide medical care—you level the playing field and transform lives. You will adapt traditional nursing practices to create an accessible, safe, and deeply supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of students and consumers who are Blind, Deaf, or DeafBlind. Bring your clinical expertise and a genuine heart for service to AIDB, where you will play a vital role in the lives of our individuals and get to be a part of the miracles that happen every day.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Unencumbered, Alabama Registered Nurse license
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
School nurse experience preferred.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Patient Care & Clinical Services
Deliver Professional Nursing Care: Provide high-quality direct nursing care, first aid, and emergency medical services tailored to the unique and diverse needs of students and clients in a positive, supportive manner.
Medical Accompaniment & Transport: Accompany and/or transport students and clients to medical appointments, clinics, and hospitals as required.
Clinic Support: Assist with daily clinic operations, including scheduling, referrals, follow-ups, and conducting physical examinations for EPSDT screenings.
Care Delegation: Delegate nursing interventions in strict accordance with established guidelines, policies, and professional standards.
Administration, Compliance, & Documentation
Regulatory Compliance: Function seamlessly within the framework of the Alabama Nursing Practice Act. Adhere to all federal, state, and internal administrative guidelines, policies, and mandates impacting school health services.
Meticulous Record-Keeping: Maintain highly accurate clinical data, daily logs, and individual student/client medical records, demonstrating strong attention to detail and diligence.
Technology Utilization: Demonstrate computer literacy and competency in utilizing existing healthcare and administrative technology.
Coordination, Communication, & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary Communication: Facilitate clear, effective communication with parents, physicians, community agencies, and internal staff to comprehensively meet student medical needs.
Institutional Alignment: Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams as requested, and serve on various committees appointed by supervisor.
Health Education & Staff Development
In-Service Training: Plan, implement, and assist with health-related In-Service Education programs for AIDB staff, students, and clients across all campuses.
Program Development: Assist in preparing agendas, medical protocols, and public-facing health education programs for the community and healthcare professionals.
Operational Flexibility & Professional Development
Scheduling Flexibility: Maintain availability for shifting schedules, campus rotations, and designated "ON-CALL" shifts across all AIDB campuses as outlined by the supervisor.
Sign Language Proficiency: Attain a sign language proficiency level of Survival Plus via the AIDB evaluation system within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Certifications: Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor Certification and Drug Testing Collector Certification
General Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the health and wellness of the school community.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary:
187-day position
Direct deposit is required.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays