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LPN School Nurse- School Health Services Requisition ID 2024-52216 Category Nursing Overview The LPN assists in providing services to schools that work toward the good health and wellness of students and the improvement of health conditions in general. Perform professional nursing duties as defined by Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Ohio Department of Health and in accordance with acceptable nursing practice guidelines. The LPN provides care for students grade K-12 within a school setting, under the direction of a RN Care Manager, and in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing Law and Rule. (Sections 4723-4-01, Ohio Administrative Code or OAC, 4723-4-04, OAC, 4723-4-06, OAC, and 4723-4-08 OAC). 0.8 FTE working 5 days/week during the school year, summers off Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities * Staff the school clinic and attend to students' health care needs. * Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures. * Dispense, record, and administer medications according to school policy, under supervision of an RN. * Receive and carry out orders from medical doctors. * Report student related health problems to an RN. * Maintain student health records, including immunizations. * Assist in setting up school clinic space and end of year duties. * Maintain clinic cleanliness and supply inventory. * Under the directions of an RN, perform required state screenings. * Act as a liaison between the home, the school and the health care provider. Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing. Licensure: Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio. Certifications: Current CPR/AED certification. Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated competence in specified nursing care. Positive, effective, and age appropriate skills when working with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members. Excellent organizational skills and time management skills. Experience 1+ years of pediatric experience preferred. Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.