Public Health Nurse I

Montgomery County•Dayton, OH

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the School Nurse Supervisor, the Public Health School Nurse provides direct professional care for student acute illnesses and injuries, manages chronic health conditions through Individualized Health Plans (IHPs), and serves as a liaison between families, school staff, and health care professionals to help provide a safe and healthy learning environment. The position includes health screenings, assessment and care planning, immunization record review, medication and treatment administration, documentation, reporting, and health education for students, faculty, patients, high-risk groups, healthcare providers, and community members. The role may require active participation in public health emergencies, crises, outbreaks, incidents, or events, including changes in responsibilities, work locations, or hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
For Public Health Nurse I (C41), two years of relevant experience.
Current valid State of Ohio licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse.
School Nurse Licensure or qualifications to obtain licensure.
Obtain 24 continuing education credits every two years, including one nursing law education credit.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Support and acknowledge the use of evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research, including health promotion, environmental health measures, communicable disease control measures, vaccination, isolation, quarantine, and medicine for disease treatment and prevention.
Use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form, including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction, is prohibited for anyone hired after January 1, 2014.
Complete Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire.
Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurance on any personal vehicle used for work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with school-age children or pediatrics and knowledge of school health procedures.
Experience working with children and giving childhood immunizations.
Knowledge of the immunization schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform health screenings.
Assess students' health and develop a plan of care.
Conduct assessments and review immunization records in alignment with Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Education standards.
Administer medications and treatments as required.
Document data, generate reports, and complete required forms.
Provide educational sessions for students throughout the school year and for faculty as needed.
Develop educational guidance and provide education to patients, high-risk groups, healthcare providers, and others in the community concerning student needs.
Play an active role during public health emergencies, crises, outbreaks, incidents, or events when additional personnel resources are warranted; responsibilities and work locations or hours may change.