School District Nurse

Lorain County Public Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to serve as a Public Health Nurse in a school setting during the academic year. Under the direction of the School Nurse Supervisor, the RN will support student health and wellness while providing nursing services within the scope of professional nursing practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate the delivery of school health services to staff and students within a school district.
• Collaborate with physicians, parents, and school staff to develop plans of care for students with chronic disease and special needs.
• Ensure compliance with immunization requirements and reporting.
• Perform required screening and referrals and assist families with services and resources.
• Delegation and training of unlicensed school personnel.
• Collect school health data to use for evaluation and planning. Identify health issues that need to be addressed and contribute to the improvement of policies, programs, and services.
• Promote wellness initiatives that improve health and school performance.
• Other Public Health nurse duties as assigned

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent health issues, growth, and development, and social-emotional needs.  Demonstrate competency in providing care to ill or injured children and children with medical needs.  Must be able to provide culturally appropriate and compassionate care.

Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced school clinic setting, follow physician’s orders, and nursing care plans.  Able to work independently and as a team player.

Must be able to prioritize activities and needs, follow timelines and meet work deadlines. Must have clear and professional oral and written communication skills. Competent in computer skills including word, email, and electronic health records. May require minimal travel.

MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENT (including license, if any)

Must hold a current RN license in the State of Ohio.  Be in possession of a valid driver’s license for the State of Ohio with reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.  Must have proof of and maintain up-to-date vaccinations for healthcare providers or be in the process of completing.  Must be able to wear PPE, including a face mask and face shield, when required. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

CURRENT WORK ASSIGNMENT: This is a part-time position of up to 30 hours a week. The current assignment is in the Oberlin and Wellington School Districts, with additional substitute coverage in other districts as needed.  Start and end times may fluctuate based on assignment needs but typically fall between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Work schedule may flex with short notice to accommodate needs in the school or the Health Department. Hours may include weekends and evenings as needed.

COMPENSATION: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Tuition reimbursement is available.

Hourly Rate: $30.95-39.49/hr.  Starting pay will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and alignment with our established pay structure.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F