School Nurse - Ewing School

School Nurse – Ewing School

Ohio Valley ESC, Cambridge, Ohio – Ewing School located at 1701 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

Job : 5656573
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Contract: 180 Days
Salary: Based on years of experience and education
Location: Ewing School – 1701 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750
Age Group: K–12 students

• Certification: Ohio Pupil Services license / School Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing Registered Nurse
• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Minimum of two years in acute care nursing with focus on pediatric/family nursing desired

• Have contemporary knowledge of child development, pathology, nursing management of common acute and chronic conditions, emotional and behavioral disorders, and chronic disabling conditions.
• Know national, state, and local laws affecting children with disabilities and their families.
• Understand the role of the nurse in supporting a child with a disability and the impact on family.
• Understand the roles of IEP, MDT/IDT team members.
• Conduct a full nursing appraisal of each child referred, including health history, physical assessment (vision, hearing, nutrition), observation in school setting, and supporting medical data.
• Review all health records and communicate with health care providers.
• Attend meetings, present findings, nursing diagnoses, and recommendations, and participate in writing of MFE, IEP, or other health plans.
• Conduct assessments before periodic IEP reevaluation or on teacher request.
• Develop and implement a nursing plan of care for each child as needed.
• Delegate nursing services and activities to teachers, supervise their delivery, and ensure compliance with accepted nursing practice.
• Develop training programs for teachers performing delegated nursing services.
• Provide education, support, and counseling to parents, children, families, staff, and community regarding health care and development issues.
• Function as a case manager and advocate for children with special health needs.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures as necessary.
• Serve as a school–home liaison for child/family health concerns.
• Make home visits to gather data, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Complete required documentation and records of assessment, plan of care, and progress/outcomes.
• Act as a resource person for school staff on health education and materials.
• Promote child, staff, and school health safety, wellness, and disease prevention through Healthy People 2030 objectives.
• Research and apply results of research findings to develop policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Pursue continued professional growth through education and national certification.
• Annually review and revise the job description and nursing policies to maintain Standards of Care.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by the OVESC Superintendent.

• Effective communication, active listening, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of public school policies and practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use office equipment.
• Commitment to education.
• Ability to travel, work with unruly children, occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids, handle repetitive hand motions, lift up to 50 pounds.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jessica Dean
• 128 East 8th Street, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
• Phone:
• Email: jessica.dean