Constellation Schools - School Nurse (Cleveland)

ACCEL Schools•Cleveland, OH

4d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse RN, BSN in Cleveland, Ohio. The nurse provides quality health services at assigned schools in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the Standards of School Nursing Practice, and applicable state and federal laws and school regulations. The role supports student development and health, promotes a safe and healthy school environment, provides direct nursing care, manages student-specific care plans, and collaborates with families, school personnel, health care providers, and community organizations. The School Nurse maintains student health records in accordance with FERPA; monitors student health; supports communicable disease prevention, immunization compliance, screenings, medication procedures, staff training, health education, and required reporting. The nurse provides first aid and referrals, coordinates care for students with identified needs, delegates nursing tasks as permitted, and participates in professional development and school health data collection. Constellation Schools is a network of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools. Its mission is to provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education grounded in character education for lifelong success. The position offers a salary range of $50,000–$60,000, with starting pay affected by factors such as geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
ODE school nurse licensure.
Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
Experience working with children.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
Accurate keyboarding and ability to enter data with attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems and gathering and analyzing information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and show willingness to try new approaches.
Clear oral communication, including speaking persuasively, presenting to groups, and conducting meetings.
Written communication skills, including editing for spelling and grammar, presenting numerical data effectively, and interpreting written information.
Planning and organization skills, including prioritizing and planning work, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor work quality.
Adaptability to changing work conditions, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Dependability, including punctuality, following instructions and leadership direction, and accepting feedback to improve performance.

Responsibilities

Facilitate normal development and positive student responses to interventions.
Engage in research and evaluation of school health services, programs, and nursing practices.
Maintain student health records in accordance with FERPA.
Promote a healthy school environment for staff and students that supports the connection between health and academic achievement.
Monitor students’ health status daily.
Prevent and report communicable diseases in accordance with state, county, city, and district guidelines.
Oversee compliance with district policy and Ohio immunization laws, including referrals, audits, follow-up, exclusions, and exemptions.
Facilitate ordering school health supplies and equipment.
Provide first aid supplies and PPE to staff and train staff in their safe and appropriate use.
Assist with OSHA compliance and exposure-control planning.
Train designated unlicensed staff in medication procedures and supervise medication administration at least once every 60 days.
Train and supervise unlicensed staff in district health and clinic procedures.
Prepare and submit required state, local, and Constellation health reports.
Collaborate with school staff to identify health education resources and provide health education, counseling, and referrals to students and staff.
Serve as a health-instruction resource for school staff.
Review, evaluate, and develop evidence-based health procedures and programs that protect and promote health and wellness.
Provide direct nursing care to students with identified health problems.
Provide first aid and supportive care and refer students for illness and injury.
Monitor student and staff health conditions and provide referrals as necessary.
Assess child abuse and neglect reports, make appropriate referrals, and support staff in their mandated-reporter roles.
Provide screening, referral, and follow-up for state-mandated vision and hearing screenings.
Create and implement student-specific plans of care, including EAPs, IHPs, and 504 plans, in collaboration with staff.
Train staff on IHPs, emergency action plans, 504 plans, and health topics relevant to their students.
Provide direct and indirect supervision of an LPN as needed, under the direction of the School Nurse Program Coordinator.
Delegate nursing tasks to designated staff in accordance with Ohio’s Nurse Practice Act and maintain records of clinical training.
Participate in daily data collection related to school health services.
Participate in professional development and identified meetings.
Act as a liaison among school personnel and administration, families, the community, and health care providers.
Communicate with parents about student health issues that arise during the school day.
Consult with health care providers to coordinate student assessment and treatment plans.
Coordinate school and community health activities and maintain partnerships with community-based health organizations.
Collaborate with staff regarding special education and health care needs; conduct health assessments for multi-factored evaluations and attend IEP conferences, staffing, and RTI meetings as appropriate.
Perform other services as requested by the School Nurse Program Coordinator or designee.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Retirement contributions.
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals.