School Nurse

Job Objective: Plans/implements a comprehensive school health service program. Note: Student and staff treatment is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the NwOESC service area.


Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds/maintains valid Ohio Board of Nursing and State Board of Education Pupil Services license or registration as a school nurse.
• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. • Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance


requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal


law.


Essential Functions:

1. Implements school health services that focus on prevention and early intervention. Provides health education, counseling and student advocacy in partnership with community resources that support a sense of well-being and capacity for academic success.

• Assists with program planning. Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Assists with member district safety and blood borne pathogen compliance activities. Identifies hazards and recommends/implements remedial procedures.
• Informs staff about individual student medical conditions and emergency action plans.
• Prepares the school clinic. Requisitions supplies as needed to maintain dependable service.
• Implements procedures to ensure that medicines are administered and stored safely.
• Assists sick and injured students. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries.
• Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.
• Ensures required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
• Ensures the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
• Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.
• Consults with student's doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.
• Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
• Assesses student health conditions. Collaborates with doctors to develop student health care plans. Coordinates in-services for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
• Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
• Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications as needed.
• Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.

2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.

• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator. • Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5. Keeps current with emergency management plan procedures.

• Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance organizational goals.

Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and service center administrative procedures.


Working Conditions:

NwOESC offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.


Safety is essential to job performance. NwOESC is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with all NwOESC policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.


This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.


Employee duties may change in response to funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen circumstances.

CONTRACT: 2026-2027 School Year and beyond; full time 5-day per week school year position

LOCATION: Defiance City Schools 1755 Palmer Drive, Defiance, OH 43512

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled


SALARY: Based on the adopted salary schedule and the candidate's experience.

BENEFITS: Paid sick and personal leave, with health, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees working 25 hours or more per week. Membership in the SERS is included.

APPLY TO: Submit an online application at under Employment and include a letter of interest and resume.