School Nurse – Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Blake Lindner Thompson Early Childhood Learning Center (PK2 – PK4)/Edyth B. Lindner Campus (K Prep – 3rd)
Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Start date, August 7, 2026, following the school calendar
Job Summary: Strengthen and facilitate the educational process by promoting and maintaining
the health and wellness of all students using a holistic approach.
Reports To: Lead Nurse, under the guidance of the Principal
Email resume to: Marcy Weisman BSN, RN at marcy.weisman@chca-oh.org
Job Responsibilities:
A school nurse plays a key role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Their
responsibilities go beyond basic first aid—they’re often the primary healthcare provider within a
school setting.
Provide first aid and emergency care for injuries and sudden illnesses
Manage chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, allergies, and seizures
Administer medications according to the doctor’s orders and school policy
Monitor student health and follow up on ongoing issues
Maintain accurate student health records
Partner with ECLC Director to ensure preschool health files and documentation meet
licensing requirements
Track immunizations and ensure compliance with state requirements
Document visits, treatments, and incidents
Conduct vision and hearing screenings required by the state and preschool licensing
Identify potential health concerns and notify parents/guardians
Promote healthy habits and disease prevention
Support programs related to mental health, bullying, or substance abuse
Work with teachers, administrators, and counselors to support student well-being
Coordinate with doctors or public health agencies when needed
Develop and implement emergency action plans (EAPs) and individualized health plans
(IHPs)
Collaboration with CHCA’s Student Support Department
Train staff in hands-only CPR, first aid, and use of AEDs (Project Adam)
Respond to school-wide health emergencies
Recognize signs of anxiety, depression, or abuse
Monitor and manage communicable diseases
Provide training, supervision, and evaluation of school-based personnel who carry out
procedures and treatments needed for students on or off campus
Participate in the planning and implementation of CHCA health procedures, standing
orders, policies, goals, and objectives, including emergency procedures, crisis
management, and disaster planning
Facilitate health education for students and staff through direct health counseling,
selective educational presentations, and as a health resource person.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening
emergencies
Cross-train to all CHCA campuses in case of a specific nursing need
Uphold the ethical codes and standards of both nursing and education professions.
Other Job Functions:
Attend staff meetings and participate in conferences and other training courses to
enhance job performance
Seek out professional development opportunities and maintain professional licensure
and certifications
Promote CHCA's interest in increasing student achievement by always working with the
educational interests of students in mind
Demonstrate specialized knowledge of the spiritual beliefs and practices of the faith
community, organization, and communities that are served
Maintain positive communication with colleagues, community members, parents, and
students to promote an increase in community engagement in education
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement by valuing learning,
exhibiting professionalism, and making positive contributions to workplace morale
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical,
organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly
changing priorities and demands
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and
procedures for the functional area of assignment
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to
student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening
emergencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Ohio license or Compact State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field.
Valid adult and child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart
Association or the American Red Cross.
One (1) year of experience in school nursing or other related pediatric nursing field.
A professing Christian, comfortable working in a multi-denominational Christian
environment.
CHCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the duties,
knowledge and skills listed above. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing
of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular attendance is an
essential function of this job.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to
stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to
compare, analyze, communicate, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use
interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.
Agency Overview:
Immunization Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist)
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).
The bureau works closely with local health departments (LHDs), healthcare providers and laboratories to ensure that infectious disease reports are reviewed and investigated timely; the program provides technical expertise and coordination to LHDs, healthcare providers, laboratories and where appropriate, the general public.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
The Bureau of Infectious Diseases is seeking an Immunization Nurse Consultant to serve as the statewide expert on immunizations & vaccine-preventable diseases. This position will monitor & evaluate implementation of Get Vaccinated subgrants including review of local grant applications. Additional job duties may include:
- Write & assure accomplishment of CDC grant objectives related to immunization education interventions.
- Participate in immunization program phone duty responding to calls from providers & general public on immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases, Vaccine for Children (VFC) issues & storage & handling guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable state & federal rules, regulations, laws, agency policies, procedures & protocols for immunization & vaccine preventable disease control educational program.
- Collaborate with other state &/or local agencies, educational institutions & advocacy organizations to develop & present coordinated educational activities, programs for health professionals & the general public.
- Research & identify ODH resources (e.g., ODH publications, employees with expertise on vaccine- preventable disease prevention & control) available to assist agencies in dealing with vaccine- preventable diseases.
Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse.
Unusual working conditions: Travels overnight; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code
AND
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in nursing; must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education & experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Nursing
Technical Skills: Learning and Development, Public Relations, Training
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Managing Meetings, Verbal Communication
*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
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Bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing.
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12 months experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting, public health or community health setting.
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Experience working with vaccinations or in the vaccine field.
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Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
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Experience presenting, training, and/or public speaking.
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Experience in writing and implementing grants.
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Experience working on a committee or facilitating a group.
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Experience in analyzing health related data to produce reports.
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Experience working with healthcare providers and local health departments.
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Experience collecting health related data and information from studies, investigations, or reports.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
Supplemental Information
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
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Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.