School Nurse - CMS

Alleghany County Public Schools Covington Middle School
- Covington, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Alleghany County Public Schools Covington Middle School
- Covington, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

SCHOOL NURSE

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Develops, implements, and manages a school health program for a school population as defined by the school division. Responsibilities include program management of nursing services, collaboration, health education, community health planning and professional practice. Evaluates and meets or determines the need for additional services for immediate medical assistance of referred students and school personnel. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a minimum of a current license as a registered nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing and hold a current certification in CPR-American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

REPORTS TO:

Lead Nurse

With Responsibilities To:

Building Principal

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information, while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members;
• Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children’s educational welfare;
• Reports any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse;
• Establishes, reviews, and revises policies and procedures, and specific programs for school health services and education;
• Implements and coordinates state mandated programs involving building administrators, nurses, school staff, Health Department, and community agencies;
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses as assigned;
• Provides direct health services to students in assigned school. Assesses students' health needs as they arise and/or as requested by school administration;
• Maintains health clinics in assigned schools;
• Reviews all emergency care forms in assigned school in the Fall and when students transfer during the school year;
• Participates in the development and oversight of the Student Health Care Plans, as requested by the building administrator;
• Confers with teachers on student health matters in assigned school;
• Instructs students and staff, as requested by the building administrator(s), on issues dealing with family life education and other health concerns;
• Performs student health screenings checks in assigned schools;
• Remains informed and knowledgeable about health provisions within Virginia School Laws;
• Interprets and presents medical information to eligibility committee in special education as requested by building administrator(s);
• Manages the Welligent system at the assigned school and participates in Medicaid outreach programs;
• Maintains accurate records of all services provided;
• Maintains licensure/certification; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Serves as a liaison with parents, primary health care providers and other health officials/agencies that may be participating in the case management process of students;
• Attends workshops/seminars/professional meetings to stay informed of new developments and literature in nursing;
• Cooperates with staff members and parents in maintaining a positive climate;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times,…