School Nurse

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified School Nurse at Eastland Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The School Nurse is the primary health contact for all physical and mental health records and services. Responsibilities: Promote and protect student health Plan and implement school health management protocols Initiate referrals to parents, school personnel or community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through Ensure student health records are maintained in a thorough, timely and compliant manner Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness Create and maintain log of visits to the school’s health clinic Contact parents and guardians to notify them of a child’s illness Maintain student medications in a safe and compliant manner Communicate with parents and guardians to ensure adequate supply of student medications are available Procure and maintain health clinic supplies Maintain an inventory of spare clothing and student uniforms for emergency purposes Schedule annual vision and hearing exams for eligible students Schedule biannual preventative and restorative dental exams for eligible students Develop and maintain health service partnerships Develop and deliver student health and wellness professional development to the school community Conduct home visits as needed Stay abreast of changing school nurse practices Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse Fluency with State and local laws relating to health and social issues Experience working with children including teenagers Experience working in an education setting is a plus Knowledge of school nurse practices Proficiency in using multiple office and database programs including Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Strong attention to detail High-quality written and verbal communication skills Understanding and ability to manage confidential information Availability and willingness to work occasional nights or weekends Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks Benefits: Salary range: $55,000 - 60,000 Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Job Data by YubHub .