PRN - Occupational Health - BSN - School Nurse- Sidney City Schools - YEAR ROUND

School Nurse Position

Wilson Health is seeking a school nurse to join our occupational health team at various locations in the Sidney City School District. This position is as needed with some travel required to go to other school locations. Hours for this position are 8:00 am 4:00 pm, Monday Friday. FLSA Status: PRN PRN employees provide supplemental staffing to meet patient care demands and departmental workloads. PRN employees are not guaranteed a minimum or maximum number of hours in any pay period, nor are they assigned a regular schedule. Patient care needs and departmental workload determine the number of available PRN hours. PRN employees are not eligible for employee benefits such as health insurance, paid time off (PTO), sick time, jury duty pay, or bereavement pay.

To maintain PRN status, each employee must:

• Meet all minimum qualifications for the position held.
• Maintain competency within their scope of practice.
• Maintain current licensure, registration, and certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS, as applicable).
• Participate in required clinical and skills checklist updates.
• Complete all mandatory orientation, annual education, and department in-services.
• Attend or review and sign monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Complete a 90-day orientation evaluation and an annual performance evaluation thereafter.
• Notify the Department Manager promptly of any changes in availability, licensure, or certification status.

Education/Experience:

• Required: BSN - Registered nurse with a Baccalaureate degree or higher and valid state nursing license. Valid ODE license as a school nurse or willingness to obtain license or ODE registration within 3 months of hiring.

Key Perks and Benefits:

• Pay (Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, Holiday Pay, and Direct Deposit)
• Retirement (Defined Contribution, Employer Contribution, Employer Match (no waiting period), and Various Investment Options)
• Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.
• Employees receive a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafeteria, Coffee Bar and Micro Mart.

Summary:

Plans/implements a comprehensive school health service program. Student/staff assessment/treatment is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the district and/or care as ordered per physician orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides school health services. Pursues ongoing program improvements.
• Functions Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents.
• Keeps current with state standards/guidelines. Collaborates with staff, students, families and the community to delineate short/long-range school health service needs/opportunities.
• Serves as the district's blood-borne pathogen compliance officer and staff trainer.
• Prepares the school clinic.
• Requisitions required supplies.
• Implements procedures to ensure that all medicines are administered and stored safely.
• Implements protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.
• Assists sick and injured students/staff. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries - Notifies parents or guardians.
• Documents care given in timely manner. Prepares/submits Medicaid and/or equivalent reimbursement documentation within required deadlines.
• Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.
• Ensures that all required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
• Ensures that the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
• Prepares medical reports (e.g., census data, county/state health department, intervention assistance teams, pupil services, etc.).
• Consults with student's doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.
• Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.
• Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
• Assesses student health conditions and develops nursing care plans. Coordinates in-service training for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
• Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
• Advocates for students. Pays attention to student demeanor. Draws out feelings/concerns.
• Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Supports grade-level curriculum implementation activities. Makes presentations when requested.
• Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.
• Helps staff and families address student academic/behavioral concerns.
• Assists with the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork timelines.
• Initiates student/family referrals to community services (e.g., legal, health, social services, etc.).
• Serves as a contact person for public agencies and an intermediary for parents/staff.
• Works with administrators to ensure that program equipment is available/working when needed.
• Prepares requisitions, maintains inventory records and monitors budget expenditures as directed.
• Helps coordinate the Hepatitis B immunization program.

Exemplify professionalism that advances the district's public image:

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.
• Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages the continuous advancement of academic standards.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Provides guidance.
• Shows an active interest in the academic/personal development of students.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Supports community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Takes advantage of opportunities to promote district programs.

Maintains open and effective communication:

• Keeps informed about program/procedure changes.
• Serves as an information resource.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to appropriate administrator(s).
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance:

• Keeps current with technology and other skills associated with work assignments.
• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed:

• Administer student medications per order/policy
• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement new procedures/programs as requested.
• Supports workplace initiatives that improve productivity and advance district goals

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks