School Nurse - RN and LPN

• Coordinates the school's health services program; follows procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by School  Health Services Supervisor or contained in division manuals and protocols.
• Assesses the health needs of students by observation, screening programs, and referral procedures and provides intervention as needed.
• Establishes and maintains standards of emergency care to minimize the effects of accidents and illness in the school.
• Supports school attendance for children who must use medication in the treatment of illness and chronic disabilities with nursing knowledge and skills.
• Maintains daily clinic records and prepares other required reports.
• Serves as a resource for the school's child study team.
• Provides care for medically-involved and medically-fragile students.
• Assists physician in health assessment of special education students, secures parental permission and provides follow-up.
• Interprets health status and/or medical findings to the student, his family, and school personnel as necessary.
• Presents and trains staff and maintains appropriate OSHA standards within school setting.
• Trains staff on additional health issues as needed.
• Member of school safety/crisis team.
• Attends work daily and is engaged and on task.
• Performs other related duties.
• Functions as a contributing member of the school staff and school health team in all aspects of the school program.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development.
• Serves as a child advocate.
• Identifies and reports suspected child abuse or neglect to the building principal.
• Encourages a well-nourished school population.
• Provides consultation and referral to students' primary medical care providers for evaluation with treatment and follow-up, if necessary, for suspected health problems.
• Reports compliance with state laws requiring immunization and exclusion of students with contagious diseases.
• Encourages each student to be a health-educated person and a knowledgeable health consumer.
• Improves school nursing and school health through research and continuing education.
• Attends school, community, and professional meetings as requested.
• Maintains professional license.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must hold a valid Virginia license to practice as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse, a valid Virginia Driver's license and current certification in CPR.  Knowledge of basic pharmacology, clinic medical equipment and standard precautions are required. Prior experience in a school or pediatric setting preferred.

Registered Nurse -  Job Posting # IRC156328

Licensed Practical Nurse - IRC169810