RN School Nurse - Sylvania
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 acts as a liaison among school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community, communicating with parents or guardians, physicians, advanced practice providers, and appropriate school personnel. The role 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, school health program coordination, school wellness policies, and mental health protection and intervention. The summary describes 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.
- Two years of nursing experience is preferred, preferably in pediatric, school health, or public health nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).
- Nursing experience in pediatric, school health, or public health nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to students, including treatment of injuries and acute illness.
- Manage chronic diseases and long-term care for students with special health care needs.
- Communicate and serve as a liaison among school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community.
- Screen for health conditions and health problems as required.
- Educate students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel about health care.
- Lead health policies and programs, health promotion and protection, and chronic disease management.
- Coordinate school health programs and school wellness policies, including mental health protection and intervention.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits, including compensation and programs to support employees’ family, finances, and personal well-being.
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Education Level
Associate degree
