2023 - 2024 Ms School Nurse

ABOUT US:

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service,and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community-but we can't do it without you!

As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 10,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 51,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a position that's right for you.

RISE UP and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

Salary: We offer competitive salaries for our employees.

Benefits: Columbus City Schools is proud to offer competitive, affordable, and holistic benefits to our certificated employees. We offer strong medical and dental benefits, along with free vision. CCS employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, free life insurance starting at $50,000, and even pet insurance!

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor

SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS:

Works cooperatively with staff members to develop and implement effective educational programs and to deliver appropriate services to students.

POSITION SUMMARY:

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement and health of students.

The school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety, including a healthy environment; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self- advocacy, and learning (NASN, 2010c).

In order to provide quality care and manage legal risks, school nurses should know the various national and state laws and standards that apply to their practice. School nurses also must know their role and function within the Columbus City School District and follow the school district's policies and procedures.

The mission of the Office of Health, Family and Community Services is to promote optimal wellness among the Columbus City Schools students and their communities by supporting their educational success and providing leadership, education and support for the school nurses. Its goal is to remove non-academic barriers, related to physical, psychological, emotional and social health, in order to promote academic success.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
• Implements programs of study
• Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning.
• Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
• Performs assigned duties and is punctual with reports, grades, records and reporting to work.
• Monitors student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans to teach instructional objectives.
• Follows grading policies and regulations and maintains accurate and complete students' records.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards.
• Uses content scope and sequence in planning.
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Follows established discipline procedures.
• Encourages student attendance.
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning and accommodates individual learning differences.
• Communicates with parents and provides feedback on student work.
• Provides curricula required by the City School district.
• This list is representative of a teacher's duties/responsibilities and may not contain all requirements.
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
• Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning.
• Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with the school mission.
• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Must meet Ohio Department of Education Pupil Support - School Nurse qualifications. Candidates need to be a Registered Nurse (RN) and have completed a Bachelor degree, and possess a Valid Ohio Certificate/Licensure for Pupil Support - School Nurse - Licensure Code - 270800

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals can perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodat