School Nurse- Stepstone Academy

Stepstone Academy • Cleveland, OH

69d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stepstone Academy is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join our team. The School Nurse will play a crucial role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health program, providing direct nursing care, health counseling, and collaborating with school staff, students, and families. This role requires a strong understanding of pediatric and public health nursing principles, as well as the ability to work effectively within a school setting and diverse community.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Valid Ohio School Nurse Certificate/license.
• Two years’ experience in Pediatric, Public Health or School Nursing.
• Satisfactory results for background check (Ohio and FBI criminal background check and must pass the minimum requirements per the State Department of Education).
• Satisfactory physical exam.
• Satisfactory tuberculosis test.
• Satisfactory drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Public speaking experience with children and/or adults.
• English writing, reading, and speaking skills.
• Cultural competency and the ability to teach and work with students and families of varying religions, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds in a non-judgmental, supportive manner.
• Specialized knowledge of the lives and learning styles of the urban child, first-hand experiences in urban schools, and an understanding of the community from which the child comes.
• Confident in teaching, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Energetic and enthusiastic about teaching and the prospect of helping students reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with school staff and clinic nurses in developing and implementing a total school health program.
• Assesses signs and symptoms of student illness or injury, provides or recommends appropriate nursing interventions, and refers for medical or dental follow-up.
• Provides health counseling to students and staff, and refers to physicians, mental health counselors, and agencies after consultation with building administration.
• Prepares student individual health care plans and attends 504/IEP meetings for students with medical health care needs.
• Determines annual health status of students and compiles annual confidential student health concerns for staff.
• Ensures mandated health screenings and referrals are completed.
• Participates in the identification, reporting, and management of students suspected of being abused or neglected.
• Assists in the administration and monitoring of student medications and treatments according to District Policy and Ohio Law.
• Follows State, County, and City Health Department guidelines for control and management of communicable diseases.
• Prepares and submits required State, Local, and District Health reports.
• Participates in Professional Development through attendance at appropriate District and Nursing conferences.
• Assures compliance with District Policy and Ohio immunization laws through appropriate referral to physicians and health care facilities for immunizations.
• Assures compliance with District Policy and State laws regarding student immunizations, exemptions, and exclusions by assessing, documenting, and maintaining the status of all student immunization records.
• Consults with school staff as needed to problem-solve clinical issues and student, parent, or staff concerns.
• Documents and communicates to appropriate school staff, the nature of a student’s injury, illness, or special health care need, and offers recommendations for classroom management.
• Participates in the medical evaluation and school management of special education and medically fragile students.
• Promotes environmental health and safety for staff and students.
• Provides students with preventative health education opportunities.
• Serves as a liaison between school administrators, school staff, community physicians, health care agencies, and the student/family regarding health issues.
• Provides educational in-service/training to clinic aides annually or as needed.
• Provides medication training to medically unlicensed staff.
• Responds to inquiries from principals, students, staff, and parents following District guidelines regarding health issues.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department-specific projects or seasonal program changes.
• Completes related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level