About this role
Job Overview: School-year position responsible for providing daily health services to students and supporting the safe and effective operation of the school Health Office. Reports To: School Office Manager
Position Overview: The Student Health Nurse serves as the school's primary on-site health professional. This position provides routine and emergency care to students, administers medications and treatments, maintains student health records, and communicates with families and school employees. This position requires a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in Ohio. Essential Job Functions: ? Provide first aid and nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day. ? Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate follow-up within the School Health Nurse's scope of practice. ? Administer and document prescription and nonprescription medications according to physician orders, parent authorization, and school procedures. ? Maintain secure storage of medications, including controlled substances. ? Support students with chronic or complex medical needs. ? Follow individualized health plans and emergency action plans. ? Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency procedures. ? Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in Infinite Campus. ? Enter and update student medical conditions, medications, health plans, office visits, treatments, and parent communications. ? Communicate with parents or caregivers regarding student illness, injury, medication needs, and follow-up care. ? Communicate significant injuries, medical concerns, prolonged absences, and recurring health patterns to appropriate school personnel. ? Coordinate student pickup and dismissal from the Health Office with the front office. ? Maintain Health Office supplies, emergency medications, and equipment. ? Support health screenings, incident reporting, infection-control practices, and other school health procedures. ? Coordinate with the medical providers, emergency responders, and school personnel as needed. Minimum Requirements: ? Current and unrestricted Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse license. ? Current CPR, AED, and first-aid certification. ? Knowledge of medication administration, emergency response, infection control, confidentiality, and nursing documentation. ? Ability to work independently while recognizing when RN, physician, or emergency support is required. ? Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. ? Ability to work effectively with children, families, school employees, and medical professionals. ? Ability to maintain accurate electronic records and use email and standard office technology. ? Successful completion of required background checks. Preferred Qualifications: ? Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license. ? Previous experience in school nursing, pediatrics, family practice, urgent care, or a similar setting. ? Experience supporting children with chronic or complex medical needs. ? Experience with Infinite Campus or a comparable electronic health-record system.