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Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (To serve primarily on the Helen Keller School campus)
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (To serve primarily on the Helen Keller School campus)
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 AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
POSITION: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
To serve primarily on the Helen Keller School campus
(2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. shift primarily, may be scheduled to work other shifts and on other campuses)
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, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work, and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. This position is responsible for providing nursing services to the students at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role in the lives of our students. You will become a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. You will display a positive, approachable, and professional demeanor and will serve in the day-to-day communication with our students, staff, and parents. You will be able to work independently, as well as with a team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a good attendance work record.
- Must be willing to be flexible with schedule changes, including filling in on other campuses and shifts as needed.
- Will be available to be "ON-CALL" as indicated on the schedule provided by the Director of Nursing. This will include all AIDB campuses.
- Good communication skills.
- Communicates with various agencies, parents, doctors, and/or individuals as necessary to meet the medical needs of students/clients.
- Experience that demonstrates diligence about detail and accuracy in work is required.
- Records daily activities according to established guidelines, maintains clinical data, and patient records on individual students/clients.
- Accompanies and/or transports students/clients as necessary to various clinics, doctors' offices, hospital(s), etc.
- Assist in clinics as needed.
- Assist with scheduling, referral, follow-up, and physical examination of students for EPSDT screenings.
- Serve on various committees as appointed by the Director of Nursing or the Executive Director of Health & Clinical Services.
- Plans and implements In-Service Education for AIDB staff/students/clients. Assists with in-service education on other campuses as needed.
- Assist in preparing the agenda and protocols regarding health-related issues and health education programs.
- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing health education programs to the public and to health care professionals.
- Will serve on IEP teams as requested.
- Functions within the framework of the Alabama Nursing Practice Act.
- Complies with federal, state, internal policies, administrative guidelines, mandates, and regulations that impact nursing and school health services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A sign language proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor Certification.
- Obtain and maintain Drug Testing collector certification and assist the Director of Nursing with meeting drug-testing requirements.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING
N1-RN Salary Range: $50,891-$74,002
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
Onsite Daycare
This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Deadline for Application: February 4,2026
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To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/fs/elements/5138?is_popup=true&post_id=1163&show_post=true&is_draft=false&_=1754494241565
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