School Nurse

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) Defiance City Schools - Defiance, Ohio Open in Google Maps

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted:
  May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Job Categories:
  Student Services >
  School Nurse

Plans/implements a comprehensive school health service program. Student and staff treatment is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the NwOESC service area.

• Holds/maintains valid Ohio Board of Nursing and State Board of Education Pupil Services license or registration as a school nurse.
• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance.

Requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.

• Assists with program planning. Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Assists with member district safety and blood borne pathogen compliance activities. Identifies hazards and recommends/implements remedial procedures.
• Informs staff about individual student medical conditions and emergency action plans.
• Prepares the school clinic. Requisition s supplies as needed to maintain dependable service.
• Implements procedures to ensure that medicines are administered and stored safely.
• Assists sick and injured students. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries.
• Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.
• Ensures required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
• Ensures the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
• Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.
• Consults with student’s doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.
• Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
• Assesses student health conditions. Collaborates with doctors to develop student health care plans. Coordinates in-services for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
• Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
• Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications as needed.
• Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.

• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional…