SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR

Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 44 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Nurse Residency Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Education Assistance

Career Development

Ascend Program

Awards and Recognition

Resumo da oferta

Akron Children's is seeking a part‑time School Based Health Care Coordinator to manage health services for students in Akron‑area schools. The role requires RN licensure in Ohio, ADN with BSN within 5 years, and pediatric health experience. Epic EMR proficiency and BLS CPR are required.

The coordinator will partner with school nurses, families, and external providers to identify health barriers, coordinate care, and ensure students access needed services. This is onsite, 0.7 FTE, 35 hours/week.

Qualificações

• Pediatrics experience required with pediatric healthcare background.
• RN license in Ohio is required; BSN within five years if ADN used.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred or required within five years.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric healthcare experience; school-based or community health setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and manage health services for students within the school system.
• Identify, assess, and address health barriers to student success.
• Collaborate with students, families, school staff, and primary care providers.
• Bridge gaps to health care and coordinate referrals to medical, mental health, and social services.
• Maintain confidential health records and prepare health trend reports.

Conhecimentos

Pediatrics experience

MS Office Suite

BLS CPR

School health experience

Communication skills

Formação académica

ADN required; BSN within 5 years

BSN preferred

RN license in Ohio

Ferramentas

Epic EMR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

School Based Health Care Coordinator

LOCATION: Akron, Ohio

CATEGORY: nursing

Overview

At Akron Children’s, careers in nursing feel different. You make an impact on a daily basis, face‑to‑face, on children and their families. You do much more than treat patients. As the individual your patients come to recognize, rely on and smile at, you go beyond the title of nurse. Because this is more than a job. It’s what you were meant to do.

Success Profile

What makes a successful nurse at Akron Children's? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Compassionate
• Helpful
• Personable
• Positive
• Sincere
• Understanding

Job Description

Job Requisition Number: 37754

Part‑Time M-F While School is in Session

35 Hours/Week

Days

Onsite

Summary

The School Health Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing health services for students within the school system. This role involves identifying, assessing, and addressing health‑related barriers to student success and well‑being. The care coordinator works collaboratively with students, families, school staff, primary care providers, and school‑based health provider to ensure that students receive the necessary health care services and bridge the gaps to health care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track student health progress, ensuring proper follow‑up and support with healthcare providers to meet health needs.
• Provide health education and counseling to students and families to manage medical conditions and promote healthy behaviors.
• Work closely with school nurses and school‑based health providers to provide holistic support for students.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and community organizations to ensure students have access to needed services. Coordinate referrals to medical, mental health, and social services for students and families.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, students' families, and local healthcare providers to ensure students receive appropriate care and support.
• Serve as an advocate for students and families to ensure they have access to necessary resources and services. Assist families in navigating healthcare systems, including insurance, medical appointments, and follow‑up care.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in response to health emergencies, such as medical conditions, injuries, or mental health crises.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student health information, services provided, and outcomes.
• Prepare reports on health trends, issues, and outcomes for school administration and relevant stakeholders.
• Comply with all regulations regarding student privacy, including HIPAA and FERPA.
• All other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Technical Expertise:

Experience in pediatrics.

Proficient in MS office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.

Epic or similar EMR software is preferred.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; incumbents hired with an ADN must obtain a BSN within five (5) years of hire.

Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio required; additional certifications in pediatric nursing or school nursing preferred.

Certification: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR is required.

Years of Relevant Experience: Proven experience in pediatric healthcare, minimum of 2 years required. Preferred experience in a school-based environment or community health setting.

Part Time

FTE: 0.700000

Status: Onsite

Grow Your Career with Akron Children’s

Here at Akron Children's, we offer many ways for our nurses to succeed and grow professionally. There are multiple ways to grow your nursing career into areas such as leadership, education/professional development, advanced practice, informatics, research, quality, and more.

Benefits

• Nurse Residency Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Education Assistance
• Career Development
• Ascend Program
• Awards and Recognition

Employee Highlight

What inspires me as a nurse manager is my team of staff nurses and how dedicated they are. It doesn't matter how busy we are. They work and continue to work until the job is done. Karan Johnson

Nurse Manager, Adolescent Unit

Our Promises

• To treat every child as we would our own.
• To treat others as they would like to be treated.
• To turn no child away.

Support for your nursing career.

We know this is more than a job for you. It’s what you were meant to do.

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