School Nurse/RN - Menchville High School
About The Position
The School Nurse/RN provides professional nursing care and health services to students and staff in a public school setting. The nurse organizes the health clinic at the assigned school, assesses student health needs, conducts and interprets health screenings and medical examinations, provides emergency care and first aid, offers health counseling, and conducts health-related workshops. The role supports a safe and healthy environment to maximize students’ potential to learn. The nurse supervises the daily activities of assigned treatment nurses and clinic assistants; provides direct nursing care, medication administration, and specialized care; maintains student health records and required reports; and coordinates with families, medical providers, school personnel, and community agencies. The nurse also supports students with special needs, promotes infection control, participates in school health and crisis committees, and helps identify and address health and medical hazards at the school.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Some work experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and techniques in a public school environment, including human anatomy, physiology, child growth and development, basic pharmacology, medical terminology, and infection control.
- Ability to organize a clinic and supervise staff.
- Ability to manage student health and exercise judgment in applying nursing care.
- Skills in standard nursing procedures and ability to perform and interpret health screenings and physical examinations.
- Ability to maintain comprehensive health records, prepare clear and concise medical reports, and use appropriate computer systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and outside agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organize the health clinic and supervise assigned treatment nurses and clinic assistants.
- Conduct health screenings, tests, and physical examinations; interpret and communicate findings to students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
- Provide nursing care to students and staff, including medication administration, immunizations, first aid, emergency care, prescribed nursing care, and hospital accompaniment when necessary.
- Monitor students for illness and potential health, safety, behavioral, or developmental concerns; refer students to professional staff or community agencies as needed and communicate findings to parents/guardians as appropriate.
- Report suspected child abuse and neglect through proper channels.
- Serve as a liaison between the school and family physicians to support effective patient case management.
- Apply infection-control policies and procedures, including exclusion and readmission practices for students with infectious and contagious diseases.
- Provide health counseling to students and parents/guardians on health-related issues, including disease, emotional distress, and pregnancy.
- Participate in eligibility and child study teams and help develop health care plans for students with special needs or medical fragility.
- Maintain compliance with IEPs and IHPs and provide specialized nursing care such as catheterizations, suctioning, and tracheotomy care.
- Advise teachers and school staff about student health needs and recommend educational program or environmental modifications when appropriate.
- Participate in school committees concerning student health and wellness, including crisis and substance abuse teams.
- Provide health education materials and workshops on topics such as first aid, nutrition, eating disorders, bloodborne pathogens, and strategies for maintaining children’s health.
- Maintain clinic sanitation and OSHA standards concerning bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
- Assist with school inspections for health and medical hazards and recommend corrective action.
- Maintain student health records, prepare and submit reports, and use the nursing components of the ESIS computer system.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, protocols, and School Board policies and procedures.
- Request supplies and equipment for the school health clinic.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
