School Nurse

School Nurse Job Summary

Provide prescribed medications and treatments to students at school as directed by physicians. Provide first‑aid and treatment in case of sudden illness or injury to students. Receive and maintain students’ school health records in accordance with state laws, regulations, and school board policies. Consult with school staff, parents, and healthcare providers on necessary treatments and health‑related accommodations for students in the school environment.

• Provide prescribed medications and treatments to students as directed by the student’s licensed health care provider.
• Provide effective non‑prescription medications and treatments for sudden illness or injuries to students as necessary and/or when permitted by parents.
• Document daily student interactions.
• Set and maintain standards of sanitation to prevent infections and the spread of disease.
• Respond to calls for emergencies to evaluate illness or injury of persons on school property.
• Obtain health care plans for students with a chronic or acute diagnosis of disease or injury from their licensed health care provider(s); communicate health plans to appropriate staff to promote proper implementation.
• Store all medications securely and properly.
• Maintain up‑to‑date student medication administration permission forms.
• Provide health screenings of students as required by state law, regulations, and school board policies.
• Participate as necessary in Section 504 plan and Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for students with health conditions.
• Receive and maintain records of immunizations and school entrance physicals of students according to state laws, regulations, and school board policies; track status of conditionally enrolled students.
• Complete student health or other work‑related reports or surveys for the Virginia Health Department, Virginia Department of Education, or the School Division.
• Communicate with parent/guardian regarding health concerns of their children and with licensed healthcare providers as permitted by parent.
• When conditions warrant, refer students for assistance from school administration, school counselor, mental health agency, or licensed health care provider.
• Disseminate pertinent health condition information of students to selected staff within the proper bounds of confidentiality.
• Provide specific health‑related in‑services and trainings to staff based on their job function.
• Provide health instruction to students as circumstances may require.
• Participate in registration events for preschool and Kindergarten students (Elementary schools only).
• Attend school or school division meetings as required.
• Participate in periodic school or community events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, School Division Nurse Coordinator or Executive Director of Student Services.

• Current valid Registered Nurse License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current certification in the American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), American Red Cross First Aid and Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) use.
• Knowledge of health privacy laws, professional ethics, and standards of conduct.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

• Ability to participate in assigned professional development. Commitment to being a lifelong learner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate openly and effectively with students, parents, guardians, community patrons, staff, and administration as a positive representative of the Culpeper County School system.
• Ability to demonstrate professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions within the school and community.
• Other such qualifications as they relate to the assigned duties.

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Work is typically performed in the central office and throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Other…