School Nurse; Gibson

Danville City School District E.A. GIBSON ELEMENTARY - Danville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5959984

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2027

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK Under the supervision of the Coordinator I – School Health and Wellness, and in collaboration with the school principal, the School Nurse provides comprehensive nursing and school health services to students within Danville Public Schools in accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 54.1-3000, applicable nursing regulations, and Virginia Department of Health guidelines. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and managing the school health program to promote student health, safety, and academic success.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the implementation of the school health program by providing nursing services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse and in collaboration with other licensed healthcare professionals, consistent with the LPN's authorized scope of practice. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering prescribed medications, including injections; monitoring and managing student health conditions, including blood glucose monitoring;

maintaining accurate medication administration records and student health documentation; responding to student health needs and medical emergencies; and performing other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All School Nurses (RN and LPN):

• Provide first aid care to students and report emergencies to the supervisor
• Determine the extent of injuries or illness within the nurse’s scope of practice and take appropriate action, whether on-the-spot first aid or referral to a parent/guardian, health care provider, or community health agency
• Provide health education to students and staff, including personal hygiene and disease prevention
• Train school staff in health-related procedures and emergency response
• Establish community health partnerships and participate in community health planning
• Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and clinical competency
• Requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Assume responsibility for inventory and safe storage of all health office supplies and medications
• Maintain confidential health records on services provided to students
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and infection control in the health office
• Perform other duties as assigned

Registered Nurse (RN):

• Develop, implement, and manage nursing and school health services for the assigned school population, including administration and program management
• Conduct physical assessments
• Develop health education resources
• Delegate nursing services and provide nursing supervision to the LPN, school health aide/technician, school health volunteers, and other unlicensed assistive personnel
• Supervise and train school staff
• Administer medications, including emergency medications
• Develop Medicaid nursing services plans of care
• Provide health counseling and referral services for students with special health care needs

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Perform nursing and school health services under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse, physician (MD/DO), nurse practitioner (NP), physician assistant (PA), or other licensed health professional authorized by the Virginia Department of Health Professions
• Administer medications, including emergency medications, with RN supervision
• Implement components of the school health program in direct collaboration with licensed health professionals
• Provide direction to unlicensed assistive personnel and school staff in assigned health…