School Nurse/Telehealth Coordinator

In coordination with Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools and the Aultman Foundation, the East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a full-time, Registered Nurse for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will serve students in two roles within the Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools. Under the direction and funding of the Aultman Foundation, this position will coordinate telehealth services and work with students to ensure care is provided quickly and efficiently. Outside of telehealth services, this position will work closely with the district School Nurse to manage student needs, including required screenings, medication, health-related education, and day-to-day care. Minimum Qualifications:

Current RN license in the State of Ohio

Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment (State Board of Education)

Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment

Prior experience working with youth in a medical setting; extensive knowledge or normal growth & development in youth ages PK-12

Valid Driver’s License Telehealth Coordinator Responsibilities:

Identifies students, staff or family members that are appropriate for a telehealth visit

Ensures that consent, FERPA, and HIPAA have been obtained from the parent or legal guardian

Obtains insurance, demographics, and pharmacy information on the patient

Completes the nurse intake forms accurately and completely

Effectively communicates with the partner office staff to facilitate scheduling the appointment

Assists the provider with the appointment as a telehealth presenter, working within their scope of practice according to their licensure

Communicates with the provider, to ensure that discharge instructions are provided to student/parent or guardian/or staff member

Educates student/parent or guardian/or staff member all testing and medications that were ordered per the ordering provider

Notifies the provider immediately of any abnormal lab results that are received

Restocks and cleans the telehealth cart after use according to protocol

Performs all required documentation and maintains accurate records School Healthcare Professional: Works with the District School Nurse to:

Participate in health prevention activities, such as immunization, obesity prevention, substance abuse assessment, tobacco control, asthma education, and promoting health and safety

Help to identify safety and health hazards; investigates and documents injuries

Maintain the clinic(s), requisitions supplies and oversees any cleaning, repair or replacement of equipment

Develop and evaluates procedures for the safe storage and administration of medications

Provide assistance to sick and injured students; administers first aid as required

Ensure that the immunization of all students is in compliance with state law

Review completed medical emergency authorization forms; communicates with staff when required to protect students’ health or well-being

Make exclusion or readmission recommendations regarding students with communicable diseases or other health concerns

Perform all required state minimum student health screening activities; assists with kindergarten screenings when applicable

Instruct teachers in the early identification of students’ health risks; evaluates suspected medical, visual or hearing problems.

Train staff in standard practices related to student assistance (i.e., first aide, administering medications, etc.). Monitor student care and reports unsafe practices

Maintain accurate records and supervise the preparation of clinical records to ensure accuracy

Submits reports timely

Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to legal authorities as required by law

Maintain a working relationship with community health resources

Participate in conferences, staff meetings, and professional growth opportunities as directed

Work with other professionals and community resources to provide drug prevention awareness, grief counseling, conflict mediation, etc.

Participate in parent conferences, program activities and professional development opportunities as directed Additional Details

184 Day Contract

Based on $28.50/hr.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Nanette McFadden, HR Director, via email – nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org

Salary : $28 - $29