RN School Nurse - Sylvania Schools

ProMedica • Sylvania, AL

2d • Onsite

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 as required. 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
• 2 years of experience in nursing is preferred, preferably in pediatric, school health or public health nursing
• 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

• BSN
• Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN)

Responsibilities

• Treating injuries
• Treating acute illness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term management for students with special health care needs
• Act as a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals and the community
• Communication with parents/guardians of students, physicians, advanced practice providers and appropriate school personnel
• Screen for health conditions and health problems as required
• Health care education of students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel
• Lead health policies and programs, health promotion and protections and chronic disease management
• Coordination of school health programs, school wellness policies, mental health protection and intervention

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
• Health Care Is Everything
• We pride ourselves on being a place where people start and develop life-long careers.
• From a thriving culture to flexible benefits, we have so much to offer those who join our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree