RN School Nurse - Sylvania Schools
About The Position
The RN, School Nurse provides direct care to students in a school setting. The care includes treating injuries, acute illness, chronic disease management and long-term management for students with special health care needs. You will act as a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals and the community through communication with parents/guardians of students, physicians, advanced practice providers and appropriate school personnel. In this role, you will screen for health conditions and health problems. You will also be responsible for health care education of students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel. This is a leadership role in which you will lead health policies and programs, health promotion and protections and chronic disease management. The role also requires coordination of school health programs, school wellness policies, mental health protection and intervention and more. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Ohio
- Must be registered and licensed with the Ohio Department of Education
- Pass the required background check before starting
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience in nursing, preferably in pediatric, school health or public health nursing
- BSN
- Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to students in a school setting, including treating injuries, acute illness, chronic disease management, and long-term management for students with special health care needs.
- Acts as a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the community.
- Screens for health conditions and health problems.
- Provides health care education to students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Leads health policies and programs, health promotion and protections, and chronic disease management.
- Coordinates school health programs, school wellness policies, and mental health protection and intervention.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
