School Nurse

Nwoesc•Defiance, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans and implements a comprehensive school health service program. Student and staff treatment is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the NwOESC service area. The position is a full-time, 5-day per week school year position for the 2026-2027 School Year and beyond, located at Defiance City Schools. The salary is based on the adopted salary schedule and the candidate's experience.

Requirements

Holds/maintains valid Ohio Board of Nursing and State Board of Education Pupil Services license or registration as a school nurse.
Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.

Responsibilities

Implements school health services that focus on prevention and early intervention.
Provides health education, counseling and student advocacy in partnership with community resources that support a sense of well-being and capacity for academic success.
Assists with program planning.
Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
Assists with member district safety and blood borne pathogen compliance activities.
Identifies hazards and recommends/implements remedial procedures.
Informs staff about individual student medical conditions and emergency action plans.
Prepares the school clinic.
Requisitions supplies as needed to maintain dependable service.
Implements procedures to ensure that medicines are administered and stored safely.
Assists sick and injured students.
Administers first aid.
Investigates and documents injuries.
Reviews medical emergency authorization forms.
Ensures permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information.
Communicates information to staff when required.
Ensures required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
Ensures the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns.
Recommends medical referrals.
Consults with student’s doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.
Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
Assesses student health conditions.
Collaborates with doctors to develop student health care plans.
Coordinates in-services for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning.
Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy.
Recommends modifications as needed.
Advocates for students.
Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills.
Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.
Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
Diligently attends to job details.
Pursues quality work results.
Performs all aspects of the job.
Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
Functions as part of a cohesive team.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
Respects privacy.
Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Maintains open/effective communications.
Serves as a reliable information resource.
Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
Resolves issues tactfully.
Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.
Respects diversity.
Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
Keeps current with emergency management plan procedures.
Protects program property.
Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.
Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
Upholds high standards for proper conduct.
Implements effective pupil management procedures.
Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance organizational goals.