Constellation Schools - School Nurse (Cleveland)

ACCEL Schools•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking a School Nurse RN, BSN 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 nursing care and case management, and collaborates with school personnel, families, community organizations, and health care providers. The role includes maintaining student health records in accordance with FERPA; monitoring student health; managing communicable disease prevention and reporting; supporting immunization compliance; providing first aid, medication-related training and supervision, and staff health-procedure training; and preparing required health reports. The nurse also develops student-specific plans of care, delegates nursing tasks consistent with Ohio law, participates in health-services data collection and professional development, and supports mandated screenings, referrals, and follow-up. Constellation Schools were founded in 2001 and comprise 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools. The organization’s mission is to provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on character education for lifelong success. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000; starting pay 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 Registered Nurse license.
Experience working with children.
Proficiency with relevant computer applications.
Accurate keyboard skills and ability to enter data with attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, including oral presentation and written 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 try new approaches.
Planning and organizational skills, including prioritizing work, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor work quality.
Adaptability to changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Dependability, including punctuality, following instructions and leadership direction, and accepting 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 school environment for staff and students 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 through referrals, auditing, follow-up, exclusion, and exemptions.
Facilitate ordering of 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 on 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, make referrals, and 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 for students with identified health problems, first aid and supportive care, and referrals for illness and injury.
Monitor student and staff health conditions and provide referrals as needed.
Assess child abuse or neglect reports, make referrals as appropriate, and support staff in their mandated-reporter roles.
Provide screening, referral, and follow-up services 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-related topics relevant to their students.
Provide direct and indirect supervision, as needed, to an LPN under the direction of the School Nurse Program Coordinator.
Delegate nursing tasks to designated staff in accordance with the Ohio 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.
Liaise 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 health care providers to coordinate assessment and treatment plans.
Coordinate school and community health activities and maintain partnerships with community-based health organizations.
Collaborate with staff on special education and health care needs, perform 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.