Summer School Nurse

School Nurse

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg, our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator, inspiring students to innovate, collaborate, and excel.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio.
• Specialized Licensure:
  Valid Ohio Pupil Services License (School Nurse) issued by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW).
• Certification:
  Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Experience:
  
  Experience working with pediatric populations or in a school health setting.

• National School Nurse Certification.
• Advanced experience in emergency triage or pediatric clinical assessment.

• Provide high-level nursing care for sick and injured students and staff, utilizing clinical judgment to evaluate symptoms and determine appropriate treatment plans or emergency interventions.
• Act as the primary responder for medical emergencies in the building, administering life-saving medications (e.g., Epinephrine, Narcan, Albuterol) as required.

• Oversee and perform the administration of scheduled and "as needed" (PRN) medications.
• Perform complex medical procedures ordered by physicians, including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting for diabetic management, and tube feedings.

• Coordinate and conduct hearing and vision screenings in strict accordance with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) guidelines.
• Manage the referral process for students who fail screenings, collaborating with parents and providers (e.g., Nationwide Children's Hospital) to ensure follow-up care.

• Review and input immunization records into student information systems (Power School/School Care) to ensure compliance with state law.
• Report annual immunization data to the ODH and communicate with families regarding exclusions or required boosters.

• Create and maintain individualized Healthcare Plans (HCPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and 504 Plans for students with chronic or complex medical conditions (Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures, etc.).
• Serve as a medical liaison for the district, participating in IEP/504 meetings to ensure educational accommodations meet the student's health needs.

• Provide medical oversight and clinical supervision for Building Health Aides, including signing off on medication delegations and ensuring clinic protocols are followed.
• Educate staff on student-specific medical conditions, communicable disease trends, and universal precautions.

• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Monitor and report patterns of illness to local health departments to mitigate the spread of communicable diseases.

• Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Department of Health regulations regarding school health.
• National Association of School Nurses (NASN) standards of practice.
• Communicable disease surveillance and reporting requirements.
• Community health resources and social determinants of health.

• Pediatric clinical assessment and emergency triage.
• Use of medical equipment (sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter, audiometer).
• Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems (Power School, School Care).

• Exercise independent clinical judgment under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including physicians, parents, and school administrators.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, sit or stand, and move around for extended periods of time.

The employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion. The employee may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, and may interact with unruly children. This position may require driving to various school sites or events.