Registered School Nurse

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a Registered Nurse/Licensed School Nurse to support student health and wellness, following the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child approach. This role plays a key part in connecting health and academic success while ensuring the well-being of students across multiple campuses.

Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related fields, obtain necessary nursing certifications, and have effective communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field required.
• Obtain an Ohio Provisional School Nurse Certificate.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Student Support Team (SST) process.
• Bridge health plans with educational goals.
• Conduct advanced physical and mental health assessments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field

Ohio Provisional School Nurse Certificate

Licensed School Nurse Certificate

Job description

Position Type: Related Service Provider
Date Posted: 2026‑03‑20
Location: Administration or As Assigned

Introduction: Context and Mission

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) serves approximately 37,000 students in more than 100 schools. Our mission is to ensure every child in Cleveland attends a high‑quality school and every neighborhood offers a variety of excellent schools. The Cleveland Plan defines our approach to reinventing public education and holds the community accountable for the success of our students. Supported by Ohio House Bill 525, the district has autonomy over human and financial resources, with accountability in performance. The principal leads each school as a high‑quality, high‑expectations academic center focused on personalized instruction and school‑wide practices that produce measurable results. CMSD’s standards of excellence apply to all parts of the organization, ensuring principals can focus on scholar achievement while central office supports are timely and effective.

Opportunity

Location: As Assigned
Reports To: Director, Nursing and Health Services
Compensation: Related Service Provider Salary Schedule
Union: Cleveland Teachers Union 279
School Year: 2026‑2027

The Registered Nurse/Licensed School Nurse (RN/LSN) is knowledgeable about and participates in the implementation of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach in the educational setting. Based on the annual staffing plan, successful candidates may be assigned to direct multiple campuses. In general, RNs/LSNs report to the Director of Nursing and Health Services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Student Support Team (SST) if applicable, 504 Plan and Evaluation Team Report (ETR), Multi‑factored Evaluation (MFE), or Individual Education Plan (IEP) process
• Act as a liaison between health and academic success
• Contribute toward recommendations of home‑tutoring needs
• Bridge from health plan to educational goals/learning/plan
• Teach educational health standards
• Participate effectively in school wellness and emergency preparedness
• Recognize epidemiological patterns of symptoms, the implications, and develop a plan of intervention for the school community
• Assess and manage scholars' physical and mental health to support the educational process and enhance academic success
• Keep scholars in school and learning independently, and assess the health and health‑care needs of scholars
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and modify a plan of care based on the scholar's assessment
• Direct nursing tasks to the LPN
• Analyze, organize, and interpret applicable data and make appropriate decisions, which may include health referrals
• Collaborate and communicate with the scholar, family, and others on the health‑care team
• Bills Medicaid for eligible services
• Participate in the building wellness team
• Conduct advanced physical and mental health assessments
• Develop individual health plans and communicate with appropriate staff and parents/caregivers
• Develop emergency action plans and communicate with appropriate staff and parents/caregivers
• Coordinate school health programs and, on specific campuses, support the campus‑level LPN with the coordination of the integrated health program
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation and computer skills

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field
• Obtain an Ohio Provisional School Nurse Certificate through completion of an approved program
• Within 2 years, obtain a Licensed School Nurse Certificate
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Preferred: At least 5 years of successful experience as a nurse
• Successful experience as a public health or school nurse in an urban setting

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Work will involve moving, walking, and standing consistent with a school environment, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds. Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and/or hear. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to operate in a normal school environment. Local travel may be required for training and meetings.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and application using Workday. An offer of employment will be contingent upon completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.

EEO Statement

CMSD is committed to equity and inclusion. We provide equal opportunities for employment, retention, and advancement of all personnel, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation, expression, socioeconomic status, title, or any other characteristic protected by law. The District’s policy prohibiting discrimination, distracting harassment, and sexual harassment, along with Title IX grievance procedures, are available on the District’s Civil Rights Notices webpage at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105. The District’s Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity can be reached at 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216)-838-0070; e‑mail: [e-mail].