School Health Nurse - Part-Time, Float Coverage

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a School Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to students within the school setting. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric context.

This part-time position (FTE 0.60) is onsite with the school community, requiring current RN licensure, a BSN or progress toward it, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook/Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Provide school health services as directed by department and contracts.
• Deliver clinical care within the department, including routine, special needs, and emergency first aid.
• Maintain student health records and document services rendered.
• Participate in the educational efforts of the department and the hospital.
• Communicate effectively with management, parents/guardians, school authorities, and allied personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care for physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients served.
• Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with departmental/school/state and federal policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

School setting experience

Pediatric nursing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Education

BSN degree or in progress

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a School Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to students within the school setting. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric context.

This part-time position (FTE 0.60) is onsite with the school community, requiring current RN licensure, a BSN or progress toward it, and BLS certification.