School Nurse

School Nurse

Campbell County School Dist Leesville Road Elementary School - Lynchburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Campbell County Public Schools

Job : 5813089

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate paraprofessional work ensuring the health of students in schools; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

• Providing nursing care and physical screening to students; maintaining and operating a school clinic; preparing and maintaining student and clinic records.
• Performs health care services to students and staff in school system; keeps logs of visits and care given.
• Performs nursing assessment of each student sent to school health clinic.
• Makes observations and assesses condition; implements health caret plan for each student examined; contacts and counsels with student, parents and/or teachers about problems observed, as indicated.
• Administers medications and first aid.
• Screens and tests students for hearing, speech/language and vision problems, height, weight and scoliosis in grades as required.
• Performs specialized medical procedures in accordance with physician orders.
• Observes students for communicable diseases.
• Secures Individualized Healthcare Plans for every medically fragile student; forwards copies to teacher, resource teachers, administration, bus drivers and cafeteria personnel as needed.
• Ensures compliance with required immunizations and school physicals.
• Maintains clinic cleanliness; ensures that adequate and proper supplies are available.
• Maintains records of treatment and performs follow-up tasks.
• Participates in annual glucagon training workshop.
• Screens students and classrooms for lice infestation.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination; knowledge of preliminary diagnosis of medical problems and administration of medications related to treatment and first aid; knowledge of health education principles, practices, and procedures; ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments; ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail; ability to maintain accurate records;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and associates.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited school of nursing with some experience in community health, emergency or pediatric nursing.

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing, walking, and feeling; vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required. The worker may be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Special Requirements:

Possession of licensure as a Registered Nurse (preferred) or Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Heather Boyles, Principal
• Leesville Road Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: heather.boyles.va.us