Part-Time School Nurse Assistant

Cincinnati Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence and to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. CCDS pays competitively and provides an excellent benefits package. Position Cincinnati Country Day School is seeking a part-time school nurse or nurse practitioner to work with the existing full-time school nurse in promoting a healthy school environment and support the school’s health and safety plans across its three divisions. Schedule Monday-Friday, 10:30a.m.- 2:30p.m. Responsibilities •Assists the full-time nurse with students’ care, illnesses, and injuries •Follows Ohio Department of Health guidelines for control of communicable diseases •Executes school health procedures and policies •Maintains student health data •Conducts age-appropriate, required health screenings, and notifies parents when referral for further evaluation is necessary •Dispenses prescription medication according to physicians’ orders. Dispenses over-the-counter medication according to standing orders with parent permission. Trains designated staff on administering prescription, over-the-counter, and emergency medications •Oversees nursing supplies are properly stocked/inventoried •Protects confidential health information as it pertains to any applicable HIPAA, FERPA, or other requirements •Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications •Registered nurse, licensed to practice in Ohio •Bachelor’s degree •Experience as a school, pediatric, and/or public health nurse preferred •CPR and AED certification preferred •Knowledge of school health programs such as immunization and other requirements •Understanding of pediatric growth and development, allergies, and behavioral health •Proficiency in computer operation, including various software applications, including Magnus •Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making •Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents •Strong organizational and planning skills •Passionate and loving attitude toward children of all ages •Proven ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to nurseccds@countryday.net. To learn more about Country Day, visit https://www.countryday.net/. Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, admission decisions, tuition aid programs, employment practices and benefits, athletics, or other school-administered programs.