School Nurse

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the principal, the position is responsible for the management and coordination of the assigned school’s health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, protocols, and local, state, and national regulations and statutes. The role also includes maintaining and operating the school clinic and supervising clinic staff.

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services or contained in division manuals.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first‑aid measures as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
• Counsel students concerning problems such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse to facilitate responsible decision‑making practices.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated; establish and update health and immunization records; prepare and maintain student clinic records and required reports.
• Administer daily and PRN medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Complete preliminary nursing assessments for students in the child study process.
• Orient staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
• Present, train, and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.
• Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.
• Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
• Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent healthcare topics for school staff.
• Maintain clinic equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies on an annual basis.
• Manage the process for third‑party billing with Medicaid to obtain reimbursement for skilled nursing care.
• Perform related work as required.

• Ability to use clinic/medical equipment

• Basic pharmacological knowledge

• Ability to assess emergencies and act accordingly

• Knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach others

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Willing attitude to be part of the school team

• Strong sense of professionalism

• Management and organizational ability, common sense, motivation, and positive attitude

• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development, both independently and through system‑offered opportunities

• Required:
  
  Graduate from an accredited nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Resource Nurse:
  Must have five (5) or more years of current nursing experience.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Nursing Degree and one to three (3) years of nursing experience, with experience in community health, pediatrics, emergency care and triage, psychiatry, and/or a physician’s office.

Must effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using telephone and personal contact. Requires frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, running, stooping, and physical management, including supporting individuals with impaired weight bearing or unsteady gait, repositioning individuals in therapeutic equipment, and using hydraulic lifts to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance. Work involves moderate exposure to infectious diseases, ability to lift over 50 pounds occasionally, and adherence to established work schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Active Basic Life Support BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers certification with hands‑on training.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.