RN School Nurse - Springfield 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. This role acts 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. The nurse will screen for health conditions and health problems as required and is responsible for health care education of students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel. This is a leadership role that involves leading health policies and programs, health promotion and protections, chronic disease management, and coordination of school health programs, school wellness policies, mental health protection and intervention.
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 and pass the required background check before starting
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience in nursing is preferred, 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
- Treats 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 through communication with parents/guardians of students, physicians, advanced practice providers and appropriate school personnel
- Screens for health conditions and health problems as required
- Responsible for health care education of 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, 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
