School Nurse - RN

Career Opportunity:
School Nurse - RN

Organization:
The Health Care Connection (THCC)

Reports to:

COO

Location:

Cincinnati, OH - Lockland Schools

This is a 0.8 FTE position, with summers and school holidays off.

About The Health Care Connection:

Founded in 1967, The Health Care Connection (THCC) was Ohio's first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

THCC serves over 20,000 patients annually and operates two primary care clinics and six school-based health centers and growing! Our integrated model includes Primary Care, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Substance Use Treatment, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women's Health, and Pharmacy. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)-the highest recognition for quality and coordinated care.

Benefits:

* Anthem BC Health Insurance

* Wellness Rewards Program

* Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

* 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

* Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO)

* CME Time and Reimbursements

* 10 Paid Holidays

About the Role

The School Nurse, a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with Ohio Department of Education (ODEW) Certification, will provide health services to students within the district. This role involves treating students with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, allergies, ect.;creating and managing individual health plans; maintaining health records for all students; medical emergency response and ensuring compliance with ODEW regulations.

The School Nurse will be responsible for medication administration and maintaining a safe and healthy school environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health Services and Treatment

● Diabetic Care:
Monitor, treat, and manage the health needs of diabetic students, including blood glucose testing,

insulin administration, training staff and education on diabetes management.

● Emergency Care:
Provide first aid and emergency care as needed; respond to health-related emergencies

promptly.

● Chronic Condition Management:
Address other chronic health conditions and collaborate with students,

parents, and healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans.

2. Health Plans Management

● Create Health Plans:
Develop individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions or special health

needs.

● Manage Plans:
Regularly review and update health plans to ensure they meet students' evolving needs and

comply with legal and district requirements.

● Communicate Plans:
Share health plans with relevant staff and ensure proper implementation.

3. Medication Administration

● Dispense Medication:
Administer prescribed medications to students according to established protocols,

physician orders and schedules.

● Maintain Records:
Keep accurate records of medication administration, including dosages and times, and

manage medication inventory.

4. Compliance and Reporting

● ODEW Compliance:
Ensure all health services and practices comply with ODEW regulations and guidelines not

limited to immunization review and reporting, hearing and vision screening and reporting.

● Reporting Deadlines:
Meet all reporting deadlines for health-related documentation and compliance as required

by ODEW and district policies

Documentation:
Maintain up-to-date and accurate health records for students, including immunizations, health

histories, and incident reports.

● Evaluation Team Reports:
Conducts vision and hearing screenings for special education evaluations as

assigned by the school psychologist.

5. Health Education and Promotion

● Student

Education:

Provide health education to students on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and wellness.

● Staff Training:
Train school staff on health-related issues and emergency procedures.

6. Collaboration and Communication

● Parent Interaction:
Communicate with parents regarding their child's health needs, treatment plans, and any

health-related concerns.

● Healthcare Providers:
Work with…