School District Nurse - ESC

Licking Memorial Health Systems seeks a School District Nurse to administer a comprehensive health service program designed to help students achieve maximum benefit from the district's educational programs and services.

Clinical Setting

This position serves a local school district, working with students from kindergarten through high school in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with district administrators regarding student health services, identify safety and health hazards, investigate and document injuries, and recommend policy revisions based on professional guidelines and standards
• Serve as the district's blood-borne pathogen compliance officer
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Promote a favorable image and encourage community partnerships that enhance district programs
• Prepare the clinic by setting up equipment and completing supply requisitions
• Develop procedures to ensure all medicines are properly stored
• Evaluate district procedures for administering medications and train staff
• Provide assistance to sick and injured students and administer first aid
• Ensure that the immunization status of all students is in compliance with state law
• Ensure that signed permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information
• Make exclusions or readmission recommendations regarding students with communicable diseases or other health concerns
• Perform all required state minimum student health screening activities
• Assist with kindergarten screening programs
• Instruct teachers in the early identification of students' health risks
• Evaluate suspected medical, visual, or hearing problems, consult parents as needed, and make medical referrals
• Review completed medical emergency authorization forms and communicate information to staff when required to protect students' health and well-being
• Participate in curriculum planning and make health and wellness presentations
• Maintain accurate records, supervise the preparation of clinical records to ensure accuracy, and submit reports on time
• Respect personal privacy and maintain the confidentiality of privileged health information
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law
• Maintain a working relationship with community health resources
• Participate in parent conferences and other school activities as directed
• Perform other job-related duties as directed

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in the state of Ohio
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test)
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Compliance with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
• Extensive knowledge of normal growth and development
• Ability to access pharmacology information and community health resources appropriate to the needs of students
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications

• School nurse license or certificate

Additional Requirements

Licking Memorial Health Systems is accredited by DNV and TJC and may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.