Nurses support the academic success of all students by helping to address existing and potential health barriers to learning. All Hamilton County ESC School nurses are Registered Nurses that specialize in the practice of nursing within schools and are licensed through the Ohio Department of Education as a “School Nurse.”
School Nurses provide a wide range of comprehensive services to students, families, and school communities in compliance with local, state, and federal legislation.
School Nurses
- Provide direct care for students including management of illness, injury, emergency, medication, medical treatments, screenings, and case management of students with complex medical health needs
- Collaborate with school personnel, parents, healthcare providers and community agencies regarding student needs in the physical, social, emotional, and psychological areas
- Participate in or lead school wellness initiatives through program development, implementation, and evaluation activities
- Assist with individual and group health education by providing health information and resources for students, families, and staff
- Adhere to professional School Nursing Standards of Practice and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing and school health
- Generate reimbursement revenue by billing Medicaid for direct services to eligible students through the Ohio Medicaid School Program (per district participation)
- Adhere to professional School Nursing Standards of Practice and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing and school health
- Receive orientation, professional resources and forms, mentoring, supervision, and performance reviews from a qualified School Nursing Supervisor
School Nursing Consultation & Staff Development for district-hired school nurses
- Consultation and mentoring including on-site visits to your school
- Access to Hamilton County ESC School Nurse Collaboration Website
- Access to Hamilton County ESC Policy and Procedure handbook
with additional resources and form templates - Professional meetings focusing on school health issues and nursing practice
Contact
Brenda Hodge
513.674.4310
brenda.hodge@hcesc.org