School Nurse RN, BSN (Cleveland)

Constellation Schools•Cleveland, OH

22h•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse RN, BSN in Cleveland, Ohio, to provide health services at assigned schools in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, school nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role supports student health, safety, development, and learning through direct nursing care, health education, prevention, case management, and collaboration with families, school staff, and community health providers. The nurse maintains student health records in accordance with FERPA; monitors student and staff health; supports communicable disease prevention and reporting; oversees immunization compliance; coordinates supplies and staff training; and develops or reviews health procedures and programs. The role also provides first aid, referrals, mandated screenings, and individualized health plans, and participates in school meetings, professional development, and health-services data collection. The nurse may supervise an LPN and delegate nursing tasks to designated staff as permitted by Ohio law. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, ODE school nurse licensure, a current Ohio Registered Nurse license, and experience working with children. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000. Starting pay within the range may depend on geography or market, 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 with relevant computer applications.
Accurate keyboarding and data entry with attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, including oral presentation and written communication skills.
Problem-solving ability, including gathering and analyzing information and resolving problems in a timely manner.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, openness to others’ ideas, and willingness to try new approaches.
Ability to plan and organize work, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Accuracy, thoroughness, and ability to monitor one’s own work for quality.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Dependability, punctuality, ability to follow instructions and leadership direction, and willingness to solicit and accept feedback.

Responsibilities

Facilitate normal student development and positive responses to health interventions.
Evaluate school health services, programs, and nursing practices, and maintain student health records in accordance with FERPA.
Promote a healthy and safe school environment and monitor student health daily.
Prevent and report communicable diseases according to applicable health department and district guidelines.
Support compliance with district policy and Ohio immunization laws, including referrals, audits, follow-up, exclusions, and exemptions.
Coordinate ordering of school health supplies and equipment; provide first aid supplies and PPE and train staff in their 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.
Provide health education and counseling, locate health education resources, make referrals, and serve as a health instruction resource for school staff.
Review, evaluate, and develop evidence-based health procedures and programs.
Provide direct nursing care for students with identified health problems, first aid, supportive care, and referrals for illness or injury.
Monitor student and staff health conditions and make referrals as needed.
Assess child abuse or neglect reports, make appropriate referrals, and support staff in their mandated-reporter responsibilities.
Conduct state-mandated vision and hearing screenings and provide referrals and follow-up.
Create and implement individualized 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 to an LPN as needed, under the direction of the School Nurse Program Coordinator.
Delegate nursing tasks in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and document and maintain clinical training records.
Collect data on school health services and participate in professional development and identified meetings.
Liaise among school personnel and administration, families, community organizations, and healthcare providers.
Communicate with parents about student health issues arising during the school day and consult healthcare providers to coordinate assessment and treatment plans.
Coordinate school and community health activities and maintain partnerships with community-based health organizations.
Collaborate on special education and healthcare needs; conduct health assessments for multifactor evaluations and attend IEP, staffing, or RTI meetings as appropriate.
Perform other services as requested by the School Nurse Program Coordinator or designee.