RN School Nurse- Washington Local

The RN School Nurse provides direct care to students in a school setting within Washington Local School. This role encompasses treating injuries, acute illness, chronic disease management, and long-term management for students with special health care needs. You will serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community through communication with parents and guardians, physicians, advanced practice providers, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including treatment of injuries and acute illness
• Manage chronic diseases and long-term health care needs for students with special health care requirements
• 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, and chronic disease management efforts
• Coordinate school health programs and school wellness policies
• Support mental health protection and intervention efforts
• Communicate with parents and guardians, physicians, and school personnel regarding student health

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Days shift
• Full-time position

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