Itinerant School Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:
Must hold a valid RN License, Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, WV Professional Student Support Certificate (PK-AD) or willing to obtain.

SALARY:
State mandated pay scale. Salary based on experience and education and competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

The County-Wide School Nurse promotes and protects the health, safety, and educational success of all students by providing professional nursing services throughout the school district. The nurse coordinates comprehensive health services, develops and monitors individualized healthcare plans, supports students with chronic and acute medical conditions, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborates with school personnel, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to remove health-related barriers to learning.

• Provide direct nursing care for students experiencing illness or injury.
• Assess, evaluate, and respond to medical emergencies.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and county policy.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions including diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders, severe allergies, cardiac conditions, and other medically complex needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs).
• Perform required health screenings including vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other screenings required by state law.
• Monitor communicable diseases and implement disease prevention protocols.

• Coordinate healthcare services among schools, physicians, hospitals, health departments, and community agencies.
• Serve as the district liaison for student health concerns.
• Assist families in accessing healthcare resources.
• Coordinate referrals for medical, dental, mental health, and vision services.

• Participate as a member of IEP and Section 504 teams.
• Provide nursing assessments and recommendations related to educational programming.
• Develop medical accommodations necessary for student participation in school.
• Collaborate with special education staff regarding medically fragile students.

• CPR/AED
• First Aid
• Medication administration
• Epi Pen administration
• Diabetic care
• Emergency response protocols
• Provide annual competency reviews for designated personnel.

• Ensure compliance with:
  • West Virginia Board of Education policies
  • West Virginia Code
  • FERPA
  • HIPAA (as applicable)
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards
  • Medicaid documentation requirements
  • County Board of Education policies

• Review immunization compliance.
• Maintain medication records.
• Complete required state and county reports.
• Document nursing interventions and student outcomes.

• Develop and implement district-wide health initiatives.
• Provide health education for students, staff, and families.
• Promote wellness, injury prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and school safety initiatives.

• Serve as a health resource for administrators and school staff.
• Assist in developing district health policies and procedures.
• Participate in county and state school nurse meetings and professional development.
• Support implementation of WVDE school health initiatives.

• Travel between multiple schools throughout the county.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Postings current as of 8/6/2026 10:12:01 AM CST.