School Nurse (RN)

The Faison Center•Richmond, VA

16h•$71,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The School Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides school nursing services across The Faison Center as part of a collaborative team with another onsite school nurse. The nurses coordinate clinic operations, medication administration, student health services, and related responsibilities, with duties divided according to organizational needs and assigned areas of focus. In partnership with Human Resources, which manages workers’ compensation claims, the role supports occupational health and workplace injury prevention. This includes first-response care, clinical guidance, injury trend analysis, staff training, and safe return-to-work planning. The position requires sound clinical judgment, discretion in handling health information, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff at every level.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a multistate compact license.
Associate degree in nursing or diploma from an approved nursing program.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and The Faison Center’s mission of excellence.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics.
Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes.
Ability to reach in all directions and grasp using both hands.
Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies throughout the building and program areas.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for occasional travel between Faison Center locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Experience in occupational health, workers’ compensation, or nurse case management, including workplace injury triage and return-to-work coordination.
Working knowledge of Virginia workers’ compensation, light-duty, and return-to-work practices.
COHN, CCM, or similar occupational health or case management certification.
Experience working with children, young adults, and autism.
First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.
Policy and training development experience.
School-based nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Administer medications according to doctors’ orders and Faison Center policies, maintain Medication Administration Records, and notify relevant people when consents or medications are expiring or running low.
Conduct monthly medication audits for the clinic and ancillary buildings, and keep the clinic stocked, neat, and orderly.
Treat student illnesses and injuries within the scope of licensure and Faison Center policies.
Provide first aid for workplace injuries, assess and triage employee injuries, guide staff through workplace injury protocols, and direct employees to the appropriate level of care.
Screen employees for TB risk upon hire and annually as required.
Procure stock Epi-Pens and prescriptions for stock Epi-Pens.
Support timely and accurate completion of workplace injury reports and route required documentation to Human Resources.
Provide clinical input to the Safety Committee and Human Resources during injury reviews, including information on circumstances and potential contributing factors.
Collaborate with Human Resources and program supervisors to review work restrictions and identify light-duty and return-to-work options.
Communicate with treating providers and the workers’ compensation carrier when requested by Human Resources, consistent with privacy requirements.
Review injury data with the Safety Committee and Human Resources, identify trends, recommend preventative measures, and contribute findings to annual risk reporting.
Partner with clinical and program leadership to develop and support injury-prevention strategies, including safe lifting, proper body mechanics, and reducing injuries related to student behavior.
Conduct periodic walk-throughs of classrooms and program areas to identify health and safety hazards.
Maintain the bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan and coordinate follow-up on exposure incidents.
Coordinate and deliver medication administration training with the onsite school nurse in accordance with Chapter 881, §54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia.
Coordinate and/or deliver First Aid/CPR/AED training to employees with the onsite school nurse.
Provide injury-prevention training for new hires with the Safety Committee and Human Resources.
Provide health-related staff training with the onsite school nurse and program staff, including training on insulin and glucagon administration, universal precautions, seizures, and student-specific health conditions.
Assist with employee wellness education as requested.
Stay current on applicable guidelines from the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Department of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Assist with maintaining procedures, policies, and protocols related to medication, student health, and workplace injury response.
Provide health-related information and guidance to staff and families and participate in IEP or parent meetings as requested.
Maintain an active Virginia nursing license in good standing.
Collaborate with other departments on health-related needs and initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.