School Nurse

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
3/4/2026

Location:
Big Walnut Local School District

Date Available:
2026.2027 School Year

Closing Date:
until filled

District:
Big Walnut Local School District


The Big Walnut Local School District is currently seeking qualified candidates for a School Nurse position beginning the 26/27 school year. Schedule and hours to be determined, contract for a full school year is for 192 days and is hired through the ESC of Central Ohio. School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and health of students.

We encourage all interested applicants to submit completed materials by April 6, 2026.

JOB GOALS:
The School Nurse will develop and implement school health policies and procedures to reduce health-related barriers to learning. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining uniform health records and forms, coordinating the administration of medications and treatments, presenting in-service trainings, and supporting the special needs classroom staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current State of Ohio Registered Nurse license
• Must obtain Ohio State Board of Education pupil services license for school nurse upon hire
• Current BCI/FBI background check
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Bachelors of Nursing preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a registered nurse

REPORTS TO:
District Nurse, Building Principal and Director of Student Services

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to communicate well with staff and community members
• Ability to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately
• Ability to multitask

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Treat students when present, and respond to emergencies during school hours/school sponsored events
• Obtain and administer care plan for students with ongoing conditions
• Provide timely parent communication related to medical forms and student health related concerns
• Administer scheduled and emergency medications
• Consult with teachers and school administrators regarding student care and medical needs
• Prepare care plans, scheduled and emergency medications for students for school sponsored events off school premises
• Conduct screenings as required by The State of Ohio such as vision and hearing

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ross Linscott, Director of Student Services (View email address on click.appcast.io).

Attachment(s):

• nurse job description