Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Tennessee School for the Blind, 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Schedule: Monday Friday | 5:00 AM 12:30 PM
Duration: 6-12months
Pay Rate: $40 - $46/hr (W2) without any benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Registered Nurse 1 to join the healthcare team at the Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB) . This is a 12-month position with a primary schedule during the school year (AugustJune) and variable hours during school breaks and summer (July). In this role, you'll provide high-quality nursing care to students with various medical needs in a school setting. Flexibility in work hours may be required to meet clinic and student needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care as directed by physicians and established nursing protocols.
• Assess student health, administer medications, monitor for side effects, and document care.
• Deliver emergencies and routine care for students with conditions including diabetes, seizure disorders, asthma, anaphylaxis, gastrostomy tubes, and more.
• Maintain medical records and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with parents and healthcare providers to collect medical documentation and care plans.
• Participate in student registration, eye/hearing clinics, vaccination drives, and off-campus activities.
• Respond to emergencies and perform CPR/BLS as needed.
• Supervise up to 6 staff members including LPNs.
• Maintain clinic inventory, health equipment, and AEDs across campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current RN license in the State of Tennessee or eligible under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• Education: Associate's degree, diploma in nursing, or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced school health environment.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused.

Additional Expectations:

• Participate in weekend coverage for TSB-hosted events.
• Attend field trips, sporting events, and training sessions as needed.

Provide in-service training to school staff on emergency protocols.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license