School Nurse

Licking Heights School District•Pataskala, OH

About The Position

THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR. One (1) FTE School Nurse POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE RESPONSIBLE TO: SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES INTRODUCTION: At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens. To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including: Passion for education and student well-being Effective mentoring and guidance for students Strong communication and collaboration skills Continuous learning and professional development Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making Openness to two-way communication and community engagement We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life. JOB GOAL: To organize and coordinate a district-wide school health program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
One to four years related experience
R.N. licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing
Certification in CPR
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

To determine health status of students by means of health appraisal which include: Height and weight as an assessment of growth development and nutritional status.
Vision screening
Hearing screening
Dental inspection
Objective appraisal of personal hygiene and physical appearance
Evaluation of immunization and health history.
To serve as a resource person to all school personnel in matters of health education.
Be available for integrating health teaching at all grade levels via reference materials, audio visual aids, lectures, and discussions.
Provide in-service education health instruction to health aides, educational aides, teachers and other staff as needed.
To maintain counseling and follow-up with pupils, parents, and school personnel for health problems (physical, mental, or emotional) according to the demands of the specific case.
To be responsible for interpreting medical data in terms of the academic application for the child to teachers, parents, guidance personnel and principals.
To keep the school psychologist, guidance, and social worker personnel informed of the progress of all cases which should be called to their attention (i.e. Special Education or Section 504 related).
To work collaboratively with health aides, principals, teachers and all concerned personnel by keeping them informed of the health status of pupils; oversight of health clinics/health aides.
To provide direct oversight of all health aides within the district, including training and maintenance of all health clinics.
Ride with students by ambulance for medical treatment, as needed.
To be a liaison between school, home, physicians, and community agencies concerning health matters.
To assist the school principal, attendance personnel and clerical staff in the control and the reporting of communicable diseases among the students.
To assist in implementing health and safety regulations as they apply to laboratories, shops, lunch rooms and food handling personnel.
Assist in reviewing health related policies and procedures that will be implemented at the district level.
To support the work of the school based health center through direct collaboration.
Perform such other duties as may be directed by the administration and/or Board of Education.