K-8th Grade School Nurse (Cleveland)

Constellation Schools•Cleveland, OH

5d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking a School Nurse in Cleveland, Ohio, to provide 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 nurse supports student development and health, promotes a safe and healthy school environment, provides direct care, and manages health services for students with identified needs. The role includes maintaining student health records in accordance with FERPA; monitoring health conditions; supporting communicable disease prevention and immunization compliance; coordinating health supplies, staff training, medication procedures, and required health reports; and providing health education, screenings, referrals, first aid, and other nursing care. The nurse develops and implements individualized plans of care and emergency plans, delegates tasks in accordance with Ohio law, collaborates with families, school personnel, health care providers, and community organizations, and participates in relevant meetings, data collection, and professional development. 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 vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
ODE school nurse licensure.
Current Ohio license as a Registered Nurse.
Experience working with children.
Proficiency in 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.
Problem-solving ability, including gathering and analyzing information and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and try new approaches.
Ability to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor work quality.
Ability to adapt to changes, manage competing demands, and handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability, punctuality, ability to follow instructions and leadership direction, and willingness to solicit and accept feedback.

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 and safe school environment that supports the connection between health and academic achievement.
Monitor student health status daily and provide health monitoring and referrals as needed.
Prevent and report communicable diseases in accordance with applicable health department and district guidelines.
Support compliance with district policy and Ohio immunization laws through referrals, audits, follow-up, exclusions, and exemptions.
Facilitate ordering school health supplies and equipment; provide first-aid supplies and PPE to staff and train them 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.
Provide health education and counseling to students and staff, identify resources, and make referrals as needed.
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, first aid and supportive care for illness or injury, and referrals as appropriate.
Assess child abuse or neglect reports, make referrals as appropriate, 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, as necessary, to an LPN under the direction of the School Nurse Program Coordinator.
Delegate nursing tasks to designated staff in accordance with Ohio’s Nurse Practice Act and document and maintain clinical training records.
Participate in daily data collection related to school health services and attend identified professional development meetings.
Serve as a liaison among school personnel and administration, families, community members, and health care providers.
Communicate with parents about student health issues that arise during the school day and consult with providers to coordinate assessment and treatment plans.
Coordinate school and community health activities and maintain collaborative partnerships with community-based health organizations.
Collaborate with staff on special education and health care needs; conduct health assessments for multifactor 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, dental, and 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.