School-year position responsible for providing daily health services to students and supporting the safe and effective operation of the school Health Office.
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.
? 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.
? 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.
? 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.
SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is located in Harrison, Ohio, United States.
The District is comprised of:
- William Henry Harrison High School - Grades 9-12
- Harrison Junior School - Grades 6-8
- Crosby Elementary - Grades K-5
- Harrison Elementary - Grades K-5
- Miami Whitewater Elementary - Grades K-5
- Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center - Preschool
Our Mission:
"Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"
Our Motto:
"Excellence through Relationships"
Our Core Values:
Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership
We believe . . .
- Education needs to take a leadership role in improving society.
- In a working partnership among students, parents, staff and community that takes responsibility for learning and is committed to excellence in education.
- In providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel.
- Quality education depends on appropriate educational resources.
- In our ever-changing society, students need experiences that include the basics and provide activities to develop problem solving, decision making and creative thinking skills.
- In maximizing students' potential, recognizing their differences and adapting the overall learning process to meet individuals' need.
- Education is a lifelong process that occurs both inside and outside the classroom.
- In promoting independent learning through discipline, motivation and high expectations
In promoting and improving positive self-esteem.
- In teaching democratic principles that promote good character and citizenship.
- In providing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures.
- In instilling recognition of and respect for the rights, thoughts, feelings and contributions of others.
- In the continuous evaluation and revitalization of the educational system.
