RN School Nurse- Washington Local
About The Position
The RN, School Nurse provides direct care to students in a school setting, including treatment of injuries and acute illnesses, chronic disease management, and long-term management for students with special health care needs. The nurse serves as a liaison among school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community, communicating with students’ parents or guardians, physicians, advanced practice providers, and appropriate school personnel. The position includes screening for health conditions and problems as required, and providing health care education to students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel. It is a leadership role involving health policies and programs, health promotion and protection, chronic disease management, coordination of school health programs, school wellness policies, and mental health protection and intervention. The description represents the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Ohio.
- Registration and licensure with the Ohio Department of Education before starting.
- Pass the required background check before starting.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of nursing experience is preferred, preferably in pediatric, school health, or public health nursing.
- BSN.
- Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct student care, including treating injuries and acute illnesses.
- Manage chronic diseases and provide long-term care for students with special health care needs.
- Act as a liaison among school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community.
- Communicate with parents and guardians, physicians, advanced practice providers, and appropriate school personnel.
- Screen for health conditions and health problems as required.
- Provide health care education to students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Lead health policies and programs, health promotion and protection, and chronic disease management.
- Coordinate school health programs, school wellness policies, and mental health protection and intervention.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits, including compensation and programs to support family, finances, and personal well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
