RN School Nurse - Springfield Local Schools

School Nurse

The RN, School Nurse provides direct care to students in a school setting. The care includes treating injuries, acute illness, chronic disease management and long-term management for students with special health care needs.

You will act as a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals and the community through communication with parents/guardians of students, physicians, advanced practice providers and appropriate school personnel.

In this role, you will screen for health conditions and health problems as required. You will also be responsible for health care education of students, parents, teachers and other school personnel.

This is a leadership role in which you will lead health policies and programs, health promotion and protections and chronic disease management. The role also requires coordination of school health programs, school wellness policies, mental health protection and intervention and more.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college
• 2 years of experience in nursing is preferred, preferably in pediatric, school health or public health nursing
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Ohio
• Must be registered and licensed with the Ohio Department of Education and pass the required background check before starting
• Valid driver's license

• BSN
• Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

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