Lead District Nurse

Lead District Nurse

Cincinnati Public Schools Student Services - CINCINNATI, Ohio

• Job : 5497218
• Final date to receive applications: Feb 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jan 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Lead District Nurse

Position Description

About Cincinnati Public Schools:

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves more than 35,000 students in 66 schools across an approximately 90-square-mile area in southwest Ohio. As a top-performing large urban district in Ohio, CPS ranks in the top 2% statewide for student learning and growth, offering families high-quality school options.

Our District’s innovative approach, investment in caring educators and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success. These ensure preschool through 12th-grade students thrive and graduate ready for life.

Vision: CPS ensures equitable access to world-class education, unlocking every student's potential.

Mission:
We educate all students with rigor and care, fostering engaged citizens prepared for life.

Who We Seek: CPS seeks passionate, innovative, and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If you're committed to excellence and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview:

The Lead Nurse (RN) supports the School Health Manager in overseeing and coordinating school-based health services across the district. This role provides leadership and clinical expertise to ensure a high-quality, compliant, and student-centered health program that promotes the health and safety of all students.

• Leadership and Supervision:
• Assist the School Health Manager in leading and managing school health personnel district wide
• Supervise and support building-based school nurses
• Provide leadership in identifying areas for improvement in student health care
• Develop and implement district-level policies, procedures, and best practices for school health services

• Student Health Program Coordination:
• Coordinate with the School Health Manager to assess and address skilled nursing needs for students
• Support the development of a comprehensive health program for assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of student health
• Provide direct medical assistance or back-up care for students as needed
• Assist in classroom-based health services and screenings (e.g., vision and hearing)

• Compliance and Record Management:
• Ensure all student health records are accurate, current, and meet state requirements for exams and immunizations
• Monitor compliance with Medication Administration Regulations and other state health mandates
• Establish and oversee recordkeeping systems for office visits and medication dispensing
• Enter and maintain student immunization, screening, and health records in appropriate systems

• Environment and Communication:
• Ensure all school health offices are hygienic, well-stocked, organized, and conducive to student care
• Maintain high standards of safety and supervision within the nurse offices
• Communicate regularly with the School Health Manager about site-level issues, trends, and concerns
• Collaborate with other school and district staff to support student health and wellness

Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the State of Ohio
• Preferred:
  Certification as a School Nurse from the Ohio Department of Education
• Minimum of 12 months of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Preferred:
  Experience working as a school nurse
• At least 12 months of leadership experience in a nursing or healthcare setting

Salary and Benefits

• Contract Type:
• Salary Range: $xx.xx - $xx.xx per hour, commensurate with experience per the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers Agreement,
• Lead District Nurse is a full-time, exempt position. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent healthcare and retirement benefits package. Salary received per the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) agreement.

Application Procedure:

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Shane Wery
• 2651 Burnet Avenue
• Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
• Phone:
• Email: cps recruit.oh.us