RN School Nurse- Washington Local

Location:

School - Washington Local School Department:

B2B Weekly Hours:

40 Status:

Full time Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• 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.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
• ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit  promedica.org/aboutus .