School Nurse

School Nurse

12 month, 1.0 FTE 

The Wellington School, a PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive education where foundational skills are developed, and learning is applied through innovative, experiential approaches. At Wellington, every member of our community plays a critical role in upholding our values as we help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. Wellington is committed to providing its faculty and staff with professional development opportunities, competitive compensation/benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Diversity and belonging are central to our work, and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our unique approach to teaching and learning.  

Mission
We help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow's world. 

Wellington's Core Values:

• Be Curious   
• Be Yourself
• Be Ambitious   
• Be Empathetic  
• Be Responsible

The Wellington School seeks a School Nurse starting July 28, 2025, who promotes and supports the health and well-being of students across Wellington’s Preschool through Grade 12 community. This full-time, position is responsible for operating the school health office, providing direct care to students, administering medications, managing health records, and monitoring communicable diseases. The School Nurse works closely with families, faculty, and administrators to develop and implement individualized health plans and respond to medical needs as they arise. In addition to ensuring day-to-day medical care, this role plays a vital part in fostering a safe, healthy school environment and contributes to broader wellness and health education initiatives across the school.

• Provides direct nursing care to students and staff, including first aid, management of chronic conditions, and emergency response.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and school policies.
• Maintains accurate, confidential health records for all students, including immunizations, health histories, and treatment logs.
• Develops and implements individualized health care plans and emergency action plans for students with special medical needs.
• Monitors and responds to communicable disease outbreaks; report as required to local health departments.
• Serves as a liaison between the school, families, and medical providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Educates students, faculty, and parents on health-related topics, including hygiene, nutrition, chronic illness management, and mental health awareness.
• Ensures compliance with Ohio Department of Health and Department of Education regulations, including immunization requirements and health screenings.
• Maintains medical supplies and ensures the health office is prepared for routine and emergency care.
• Participates in school safety planning, crisis response teams, and emergency drills.
• Keeps up to date with current school health practices and professional nursing standards through continuing education.
• May supervise or direct the work of health aides, volunteers, or temporary staff assisting in the health office. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Ohio (required).
• School Nurse License through the Ohio Department of Education (or Registered Nurse license with eligibility for School Nurse licensure).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (required).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatrics, school nursing, or community health. 

• Experience in a school or educational setting. 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift as needed throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to quickly assess health-related issues and respond appropriately.
• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and emotional situations requiring discretion and professionalism. 

Candidates should send materials before July 7 to Lindsey Smith, Chief Operating Officer, at smith2@wellington.org.  All candidates should include:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Completed application

We believe every person plays a role in making Wellington a diverse, equitable, and inclusive place to learn, teach, and work. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our vibrant, innovative educational community. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of our admission policies, financial aid, or employment.