School Nurse

THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

One (1) FTE School Nurse

POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE

RESPONSIBLE TO: SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES
INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:
Passion for education and student well-being
Effective mentoring and guidance for students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Continuous learning and professional development
Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
Openness to two-way communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: To organize and coordinate a district-wide school health program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
One to four years related experience
R.N. licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing
Certification in CPR
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To determine health status of students by means of health appraisal which include:
Height and weight as an assessment of growth development and nutritional status.
Vision screening
Hearing screening
Dental inspection
Objective appraisal of personal hygiene and physical appearance
Evaluation of immunization and health history.
To serve as a resource person to all school personnel in matters of health education.
Be available for integrating health teaching at all grade levels via reference materials, audio visual aids, lectures, and discussions.
Provide in-service education health instruction to health aides, educational aides, teachers and other staff as needed.
To maintain counseling and follow-up with pupils, parents, and school personnel for health problems (physical, mental, or emotional) according to the demands of the specific case.
To be responsible for interpreting medical data in terms of the academic application for the child to teachers, parents, guidance personnel and principals.
To keep the school psychologist, guidance, and social worker personnel informed of the progress of all cases which should be called to their attention (i.e. Special Education or Section 504 related).
To work collaboratively with health aides, principals, teachers and all concerned personnel by keeping them informed of the health status of pupils; oversight of health clinics/health aides.
To provide direct oversight of all health aides within the district, including training and maintenance of all health clinics.
Ride with students by ambulance for medical treatment, as needed.
To be a liaison between school, home, physicians, and community agencies concerning health matters.
To assist the school principal, attendance personnel and clerical staff in the control and the reporting of communicable diseases among the students.
To assist in implementing health and safety regulations as they apply to laboratories, shops, lunch rooms and food handling personnel.
Assist in reviewing health related policies and procedures that will be implemented at the district level.
To support the work of the school based health center through direct collaboration.
Perform such other duties as may be directed by the administration and/or Board of Education.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the
Superintendent or designee.

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district’s student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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