Our school nurses embody the Washington Local Schools' core values daily as they promote student health and wellness. They have a multi-faceted role within the school setting, one that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of the students and their success in the learning process.
WLS' school nurses hold licenses with both the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Department of Education. All of our Nurses have earned at least a bachelor's degree, and many have graduate degrees as well.
School Nurse Services:
- Assess and treat student health concerns
- Provide activities and education to promote student and staff member health and wellness
- Manage in-school medication administration
- Conduct screening for health factors impacting student learning and development
- Develop individualized school-based health care plans to support student learning
- Support the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, and cystic fibrosis
- Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers
- Training and consultation for staff members on health topics
- Assist WLS in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines for school health and wellness