What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Columbus City Schools?
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.
Minimum Qualifications include:
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, or possess a Valid Ohio
Certificate/Licensure for Pupil Support - School Nurse - Licensure Code -
270800