Student Health Nurse (LPN or RN)

Student Health Nurse

School-year position responsible for providing daily health services to students and supporting the safe and effective operation of the school Health Office.

Reports To: School Office Manager

The Student Health Nurse serves as the school's primary on-site health professional. This position provides routine and emergency care to students, administers medications and treatments, maintains student health records, and communicates with families and school employees. This position requires a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in Ohio.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide first aid and nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.
• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate follow-up within the School Health Nurse's scope of practice.
• Administer and document prescription and nonprescription medications according to physician orders, parent authorization, and school procedures.
• Maintain secure storage of medications, including controlled substances.
• Support students with chronic or complex medical needs.
• Follow individualized health plans and emergency action plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in Infinite Campus.
• Enter and update student medical conditions, medications, health plans, office visits, treatments, and parent communications.
• Communicate with parents or caregivers regarding student illness, injury, medication needs, and follow-up care.
• Communicate significant injuries, medical concerns, prolonged absences, and recurring health patterns to appropriate school personnel.
• Coordinate student pickup and dismissal from the Health Office with the front office.
• Maintain Health Office supplies, emergency medications, and equipment.
• Support health screenings, incident reporting, infection-control practices, and other school health procedures.
• Coordinate with the medical providers, emergency responders, and school personnel as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current and unrestricted Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Current CPR, AED, and first-aid certification.
• Knowledge of medication administration, emergency response, infection control, confidentiality, and nursing documentation.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when RN, physician, or emergency support is required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, school employees, and medical professionals.
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic records and use email and standard office technology.
• Successful completion of required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous experience in school nursing, pediatrics, family practice, urgent care, or a similar setting.
• Experience supporting children with chronic or complex medical needs.
• Experience with Infinite Campus or a comparable electronic health-record system.