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Position Type :

Nursing / Health Services / Licensed Practical Nurse

Date Posted : 10 / 16 / 2024

Location :
Health Services

Closing Date :
Open until filled

POSITION INFORMATION :

Location :

Andrews PK8 School

Supervisor :

Ms. Carrie Battista, Director of Health Services and

Building Principal

Employment Period : 10 months

Employment Status :
Full-Time

Pay Grade (H-12) :

Hiring Range : $18.69 $ 25.23

Start Date :
Immediately

• Assists in providing health care by conducting health screenings, assessing health needs, providing first aid / emergency care and health counseling under the supervision of the School Nurse in order to advance the well-being and academic success of students under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator.
• Provides routine medical care and first aid to students, staff, and faculty. Administers medication and performs treatments and procedures as prescribed by a physician. Complies with established procedures for sending ill / injured persons home or to a medical treatment facility.
• Implements student healthcare plans on students with special healthcare needs.
• Conducts routine vision / hearing screenings as required by Virginia regulation, including referrals and follow-up.
• Assists in the maintenance and updating of health records and maintains accurate documentation and confidentiality of information.
• Serves as a health resource person to the school and community.
• Assists RN in promoting wellness through publications, presentations and visits to classrooms.
• Communicates with students, staff, faculty, parents, and other medical resource persons to share information and to determine appropriate actions in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Virginia LPN License.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Considerable nursing experience related to health issues inherent in school age children preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position :

• Resume
• Feedback on reference forms from all persons listed as references (minimum of two)

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669;

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.