School Health Services Nurse (LPN/RN)

School Health Services Nurse (LPN/RN)

Bowling Green City Schools

Location: Bowling Green Middle School, 1079 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Position Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

Reports To: Middle School Principal

Hourly Rate: $27.00 per hour, with consideration given to relevant experience and qualifications

Application Website: https://bgcs.schoolspring.com/

Position Overview

Bowling Green City Schools is seeking a qualified, compassionate, and student-centered nursing professional to support the health, safety, and well-being of students. This position is based at Bowling Green Middle School and supports the district's health services program, including coordination of student health needs across district buildings and programs as assigned.

The successful candidate will help provide a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment by assisting students with health concerns, responding to illnesses and injuries, maintaining accurate health records, supporting medication administration procedures, and collaborating with families, school personnel, and healthcare providers.

The selected candidate must practice within the scope of their Ohio nursing license and applicable laws, regulations, and district procedures. An LPN will perform duties within the LPN scope of practice and under the required direction of an RN or other authorized healthcare professional, as applicable.

About Bowling Green City Schools

Our vision is to provide excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for each student.

Our mission is to deliver high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment while partnering with families and the community. We empower and support our staff to be responsive to each student through challenging and engaging curriculum.

Our core values are Accountability, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Student Health and Safety

• Provide appropriate nursing care and first aid to students experiencing illness, injury, or other health concerns.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies in accordance with established emergency response procedures.
• Support student health, wellness, and safety initiatives throughout the district.
• Monitor and report potential health and safety concerns and assist with injury documentation and follow-up.
• Assist with communicable disease prevention, student exclusion and readmission procedures, and other health-related matters consistent with applicable law and district policy.
• Assist with required student health screenings, including vision and hearing screenings, and other screenings as assigned.
• Review student medical emergency authorization forms and communicate relevant health information to authorized personnel when necessary to protect student health and safety.

Medication and Health Services

• Assist with the safe storage, handling, and administration of medications in accordance with Ohio law, district policies, physician orders, and applicable nursing standards.
• Perform nursing procedures and provide student-specific health support within the employee's authorized scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records and complete required documentation and reports.
• Support the implementation of student healthcare plans and communicate health-related needs to appropriate members of the educational team.
• Assist with the coordination of care for students with chronic health conditions, disabilities, and other specialized medical needs.

Collaboration and Student Support

• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student health concerns and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, student support teams, and healthcare professionals to address student health needs.
• Participate in IEP, Section 504, and other student support meetings as appropriate to the position and assigned responsibilities.
• Assist with the implementation of health-related accommodations and individualized healthcare plans developed by appropriately authorized professionals.
• Connect families with community health resources and support services when appropriate.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by Ohio law.
• Maintain student privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Follow Board policies, administrative procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards.
• Maintain required nursing licensure, credentials, training, and health-related clearances.
• Maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and health-related training as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position and assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Current, valid Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Ability to perform assigned duties within the scope of the applicable Ohio nursing license and in accordance with all applicable supervision, direction, and delegation requirements.
• Meet all applicable Ohio school employment requirements, including required background checks and health-related clearances.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills when working with students, families, school personnel, and healthcare providers.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidential student and employee information.

Additional training, certifications, or qualifications may be required based on assigned duties and applicable law.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $27.00 per hour. Starting compensation may be adjusted based on relevant experience and qualifications, consistent with district compensation practices and applicable employment agreements or policies.

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to the applicable employee classification, plan documents, and district policies, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Board-paid term life insurance in the amount of $50,000 for eligible Unclassified II employees who meet the minimum 30-hour-per-week requirement.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital indemnity, dependent life, and additional life insurance.
• Paid sick leave, personal days, and holidays, as applicable.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to Wood County Health Consortium Clinics at no cost for employees enrolled in the district health plan.

Why Join Bowling Green City Schools?

Join a district committed to providing students with a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and physically. Your work will help students access the educational opportunities they need to succeed.

For more information about Bowling Green City Schools, visit www.bgcs.k12.oh.us.

Application Process

Interested candidates can learn more about the position and submit an application online through Bowling Green City Schools' SchoolSpring employment portal. Linked here: https://bgcs.schoolspring.com/

Applicants will receive an acknowledgment confirming receipt of their application. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted to coordinate an interview.

Employment is contingent upon applicable Board of Education approval and satisfactory completion of required employment clearances, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bowling Green City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, Ohio, or local law.

Bowling Green City Schools provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in the performance of essential job functions.

Interested candidates can learn more and apply online at https://bgcs.schoolspring.com/