The RN School Nurse provides direct care to students in a school setting at Sylvania School Clinic. This role includes treating injuries, acute illness, and managing chronic diseases and special health care needs. You will serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, and the community through communication with parents and guardians, physicians, and school staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to students, including treatment of injuries and acute illness
- Manage chronic diseases and long-term care for students with special health care needs
- Screen for health conditions and health problems as required
- Provide health care education to students, parents, teachers, and school personnel
- Lead health policies and programs, health promotion and protection initiatives
- Coordinate chronic disease management programs
- Coordinate school health programs and school wellness policies
- Support mental health protection and intervention efforts
- Communicate with parents and guardians, physicians, and school personnel
Clinical Setting
Sylvania School Clinic, serving students in a school environment.
Schedule
- Per Diem status
- Days shift (United States of America)
- Weekly hours: 0
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Ohio
- Valid driver's license
- Must be registered and licensed with the Ohio Department of Education
- Must pass required background check before starting
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
- Two years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatric, school health, or public health nursing
Benefits
Flexible benefits including compensation and programs to support family, finances, and personal well-being.