District Nurse at Ashland City School District

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program with a Bachelor’s degree (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or School Health preferred.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Certification by the Ohio Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screenings.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, with the ability to address the social, emotional, and medical needs of students.
• Understanding of occupational health and wellness as it relates to school staff.

• Minimum of three to five years of professional nursing experience, with prior experience in school health, community health, or leadership roles preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring other healthcare professionals is strongly desired.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in school health services, population health management, and prevention practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to direct district-wide health programs.
• Ability to interpret and implement health-related policies and procedures in alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Skill in collaborating with students, families, school staff, and community health partners to promote health and wellness.
• Ability to manage district-wide health crises and guide best practices for infection control and emergency response.
• Capacity to establish a culture of health and well-being that supports student learning and staff wellness.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to all school nurses in the district.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and supports building-level nursing staff to ensure consistent, high-quality health services across the district.
• Serves as the district’s chief health consultant, advising the Superintendent, Board of Education, and administrators on health-related issues affecting staff and students.
• Leads the development and implementation of district-wide health policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Oversees compliance with state health mandates, screenings, and reporting requirements.

• Directs the school health services program for the entire district, including planning, staffing, training, and evaluation.
• Maintains standardized procedures for student health records, medication administration, immunization compliance, and chronic disease management.
• Ensures consistent application of policies for exclusion and readmission related to infectious and communicable diseases.
• Coordinates health screenings, prevention programs, and wellness initiatives across all schools.
• Collaborates with community agencies, health departments, and medical providers to enhance district-wide health resources.
• Management and maintenance of district AED devices.

• Provides training, support, and professional development opportunities for school nurses and other staff regarding health and safety procedures.
• Ensures that school staff are prepared to respond to emergencies, administer first aid, and manage health concerns in the absence of a nurse.
• Evaluates nursing practices within the district to ensure compliance with professional standards and promotes continuous improvement.

• Serves as a liaison between schools, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care for students with acute or chronic conditions.
• Communicates district health initiatives and provides education on prevention, wellness, and health promotion.
• Advocates for equitable access to healthcare and wellness resources for all students and staff.

• Implements evidence-based practices in population health, including immunization compliance, obesity prevention, mental health support, substance abuse prevention, and chronic disease management.
• Provides leadership in crisis response, pandemic preparedness, and emergency planning.
• Promotes staff wellness initiatives to support a healthy workforce.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model for professional conduct, ethical nursing practice, and cultural competence.
• Participates in district committees and state/regional networks to advance school health services.
• Performs other duties related to health and wellness as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Requires district-wide travel to schools and community partners.
• May involve high-pressure situations in responding to health crises or emergencies.