RN Registered Nurse (Pediatric)

Care Options for Kids; Shawnee Township (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna

Life, LTD & STD

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Mentor program

Online community of clinicians

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health, safety, and well-being by providing direct medical care and health education in school settings. The RN will contribute to a healthy school environment through preventative services and timely clinical decision‑making.

The role requires administering medications, managing chronic conditions, and developing Individualized Healthcare Plans.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid and emergency care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement IHPs and EAPs for students with medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Skills

Direct patient care

Emergency care

Communication

Education

RN license (MO)

BSN preferred

ADN with experience considered

Job description

School-Based Registered Nurse

• $37-$42/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate School-Based Registered Nurse at COFK! The RN will play an essential role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing direct medical care, health education, and preventive services. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with students, parents, and school staff.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
• Life, LTD & STD
• Supplemental Insurances
• 401k (once eligible)
• PTO
• CEUs
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Discipline-specific mentor
• Online community of clinicians

Experience/Requirements

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Education/License/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in MO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s degree (ADN) with relevant experience considered.

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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