Nurse – Substitute

Fairfield County, Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FCBDD Educational Services in Lancaster, OH is seeking a licensed RN to provide nursing care for students in an educational setting. The role involves medication administration, health assessments, and collaboration with teachers and families to ensure student safety and wellness.

Responsibilities include monitoring health needs, maintaining records, and contributing to interdisciplinary planning. Requires Ohio RN license, CPR/First Aid, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Ohio.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use technology to assist students and complete required training.
• Pass BCII background check and drug screening.
• DD experience preferred.
• Physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to students (approximately 40%).
• Administers prescribed medications per physician directions.
• Maintains medication accountability records and equipment.
• Screens for communicable diseases and advises on health issues.
• Collaborates with instructors and families to support health and safety.
• Develops and updates health-related policies and procedures.
• Maintains medical reports and supports IEPs with health information.
• Trains staff on medication administration and safety.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team activities related to student health.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Technology proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Salary

$31.10 Hourly

Location

739 College Ave., Lancaster 43130, OH

Job Type

Intermittent

Job Number

00700

Department

Fc Developmental Disabilities Division

FCBDD Educational Services

Opening Date

01/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Regular Hours of Work: Typically 8 paid hrs/day, Monday — Friday (7:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. as scheduled)

Immediate Supervisor

Educational Programs Supervisor/Principal

Department

Educational Services

Specifications

As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency. This is a licensed individual who provides nursing services to students in an educational setting.

Duties

40% Provides general nursing care to students. Performs skilled nursing procedures.

Acting on physician’s directions, administers prescribed medication; maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies.

Screens for communicable and nuisance diseases. Provides consultation services with instructors, parents, guardians and/or significant others regarding health and safety-related issues of students. Assists in the area of personal health-related matters (i.e. grooming, hygiene, safety, nutrition).

Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to health and safety issues.

20% Requests, secures, and follows-up on medical information related to assigned students. Prepares and maintains written reports and reports as required on, but not limited to, student medical history and information, program objectives and progress data for regular evaluations.

5% Relates program philosophy, procedures and goals to the general public in a positive manner.

5% Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and material.

5% Maintains a cooperative relationship with coworkers and the family of each child in order to best facilitate and implement the Individual Education Plan.

5% Performs other related duties as assigned.

5% Complies, as necessary, with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules, or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.

5% Trains staff, monitors and delegates administration of medication and nursing tasks when appropriate per County Board policy, Ohio Nursing Board (ONB) and the Ohio Department of DD.

4% Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying the Individual Education Plan.

3% Participates in and/or provides staff training programs, reads professional literature and attends seminars, academic classes or workshops to enhance professional knowledge and skills in areas such as, but not limited to, nursing care, health, safety, behavior modification, systematic training, counseling, mental retardation, seizures and other medical/school health issues.

2% Is available for parent conferences throughout the year.

1% Directs the work of assistants, volunteers, students in training and enrollees in training, as directed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carrier. Maintains personal vehicle insurance.
• Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes
• Successfully pass a BCII background check and drug screening check
• Experience in DD field preferred
• Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, carry or move students in a safe manner, according to in-service training

Supplemental Information

FSLA: Overtime Exempt

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: At will employee

STATUS: Professional Employee

NOTE: Working conditions may exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive or other maladaptive behavior.

The FCBDD does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.

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Are you physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 pounds?

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• No

02

Do you have a valid Driver’s License?

• Yes
• No

03

The Ohio General Assembly requires any school applicant to understand that under Ohio law ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE. I understand the statement above and by marking yes I acknowledge the statement and consequences if I should falsify any information.

• Yes
• No

04

Where did you learn of this position posting?

05

Do you have a current RN License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfield County Ohio

Address 210 E. Main Street

Lancaster, Ohio, 43130

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/