School Nurse

Loudoun County Public Schools • Ashburn, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is professional nursing work in providing health services at a school clinic. An employee in this class is responsible for providing for the health needs of students during school hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• One year of experience as a registered nurse
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of nursing and health care practices as applied to children and youth
• Ability to provide effective nursing and related health services for students
• Ability to keep abreast of medical practices in the field
• Ability to deal effectively with students requiring health assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

• Performs state mandated screenings and prepares reports.
• Provides direct nursing service for routine and emergency situations and prepares and maintains medical records.
• Applies considerable judgment and interpretation in unusual or nonstandard situations.
• Prepares parent referrals of students to physicians, social services, hospitals, and other health services.
• Confers with and advises school administrators regarding student health issues, including student medical concerns, parent medical concerns, health emergency procedures, and special education needs.
• Prepares and evaluates health care plans for students, as needed.
• Delivers health/medical training to bus drivers, food service staff, faculty, administrators, and other school staff.
• Participates in Medicaid billing process.
• Participates as a member of the IEP team and 504 committee.
• Collaborates with parents, medical providers, and LCPS staff to manage health issues safely and appropriately at school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level