Cincinnati Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence and to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. CCDS pays competitively and provides an excellent benefits package.

Position

Cincinnati Country Day School is seeking a full-time school nurse or nurse practitioner to help promote a healthy school environment and support the school’s health and safety plans across its three divisions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with students’ care, illnesses, and injuries
• Educates students, families, and employees about communicable diseases and ways to prevent their spread
• Institutes Ohio Department of Health guidelines for control of communicable diseases
• Executes school health procedures and policies
• Maintains student health data
• Conducts age-appropriate, required health screenings, and notifies parents when referral for further evaluation is necessary
• Dispenses prescription medication according to physicians’ orders. Dispenses over-the-counter medication according to standing orders with parent permission. Trains designated staff on administering prescription, over-the-counter, and emergency medications
• Partners with faculty to educate students about their health, including puberty and self-care
• Oversees nursing supplies are properly stocked/inventoried
• Protects confidential health information as it pertains to HIPAA and FERPA requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, licensed to practice in Ohio
• Bachelor’s degree with three years relevant professional experience
• Experience as a school, pediatric, and/or public health nurse preferred
• CPR and AED certification
• Knowledge of school health programs such as immunization and other requirements
• Understanding of pediatric growth and development, allergies, and behavioral health
• Proficiency in computer operation, including various software applications, including Magnus
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Passionate and loving attitude toward children of all ages
• Proven ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to nurseccds@countryday.net.

To learn more about Country Day, visit https://www.countryday.net/.

Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, admission decisions, tuition aid programs, employment practices and benefits, athletics, or other school-administered programs.

About Cincinnati Country Day School

Cincinnati Country Day School, established in 1926, is a private, co-educational, independent, college preparatory school serving children from early childhood (18 months) to grade 12. The school is located in Indian Hill on a beautiful 62-acre campus with more than 850 students from 36 public school districts and 65 zip codes.

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