$3,600.84 - $4,699.20 / month
Advertisement Closes 4/8/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01485 Registered Nurse (Interim) Pay Grade 14 Salary $3,600.84 - $4,699.20 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education Location 1867 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a Substitute Registered Nurse. The Kentucky School of the Blind (KSB) has nearly 180 years of service whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational services to all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired, Kindergarten to age 21. KSB prides itself on helping all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired to develop their talents, their skills and attitudes to become confident, competent and independent adults. Currently KSB has a vacant Substitute Registered Nurse position in the KSB Health Services Section. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Blind and Visually Impaired community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD’s mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment. This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115. Shifts vary due to this position being a substitute Registered Nurse We’re hiring a nurse who can work flexibly and step in where needed. You may occasionally be asked to cover different shifts, including multiple shifts in a single day, to help ensure the team is fully supported. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following Administer initial medical treatment of health issues of all children on campus (i.e. administers prescribed medications, promote health maintenance, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the provision of patient care, intervenes when emergency care is required. Collaborate with parents and staff to provide the health needs of students. Accounts for medications upon assuming and leaving duties, investigations and reports on unusual incidents involving student and patient care. Collaborate with contracted doctors and mental health professionals to provide communication for all student needs. Transport or delegate transportation of students to emergency room if necessary. Send appropriate documentation. Maintain inventory and order necessary supplies/medications as needed. Keep work area sanitized. Participate in and, or, provide training as it applies to the position, the school and the department. Work within a team approach to ensure a safe campus environment. Perform other duties as assigned. The Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information about E-Verify, visit https://dhs.gov/e-verify or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070/ https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to hazards common in hospitals or institutional settings which requires the following of safety procedures. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kathryn McCrystal at kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D