School Nurse- Stepstone Academy

OhioGuidestone•Cleveland, OH

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stepstone Academy is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join their team. The School Nurse will play a crucial role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health program, providing direct nursing care, health counseling, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the well-being of students and staff. This role involves assessing student health needs, managing illnesses and injuries, administering medications, and promoting a safe and healthy school environment. The nurse will also serve as a liaison between the school, families, and healthcare providers, and will be involved in health screenings, record keeping, and reporting.

Requirements

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Valid Ohio School Nurse Certificate/license.
Two years’ experience in Pediatric, Public Health or School Nursing.
Satisfactory results for background check (Ohio and FBI criminal background check and must pass the minimum requirements per the State Department of Education).
Satisfactory physical exam.
Satisfactory tuberculosis test.
Satisfactory drug screening.
Public speaking experience with children and/or adults required.
English writing, reading, and speaking skills required.
Cultural competency and the ability to teach and work with students and families of varying religions, ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a non-judgmental, supportive manner.
Specialized knowledge of the lives and learning styles of the urban child, first hand experiences in urban schools, and an understanding of the community from which the child comes.
Confident in teaching, communication and presentation abilities.
Energetic and enthusiastic about teaching and the prospect of helping students reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with school staff and clinic nurses in developing and implementing a total school health program.
Assesses student health status, evaluates signs and symptoms of illness or injury, provides nursing interventions, and refers for medical or dental follow-up.
Provides health counseling to students and staff, and refers to appropriate professionals or agencies.
Prepares individual student health care plans and attends 504/IEP meetings for students with medical needs.
Determines annual health status of students based on various health information and compiles confidential student health concerns for staff.
Ensures mandated health screenings and referrals are completed.
Participates in the identification, reporting, and management of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Administers and monitors student medications and treatments according to District Policy and Ohio Law.
Follows health department guidelines for communicable disease control and management.
Prepares and submits required State, Local, and District Health reports.
Participates in Professional Development through attendance at appropriate conferences.
Ensures compliance with District Policy and Ohio immunization laws.
Assesses, documents, and maintains the status of all student immunization records.
Consults with school staff to problem-solve clinical issues and student, parent, or staff concerns.
Documents and communicates student injury, illness, or special health care needs to appropriate school staff and offers classroom management recommendations.
Participates in the medical evaluation and school management of special education and medically fragile students.
Promotes environmental health and safety for staff and students.
Provides students with preventative health education opportunities.
Serves as a liaison between school administrators, staff, community physicians, health care agencies, and students/families regarding health issues.
Provides educational in-service/training to clinic aides.
Provides medication training to medically unlicensed staff.
Responds to inquiries regarding health issues following District guidelines.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
May be involved in planning, organizing, and implementing special events or department projects.