Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

General Description

This is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct nursing services to students and staff in the school.
  • May be assigned to one-on-one or multiple student care.
  • When assigned to one-on-one student care, reports to home or alternate school in the absence of assigned student and provides required care to other students.
• Administers first aid and emergency care; performs scheduled healthcare procedures per licensed healthcare provider order.
• Captures and documents all skilled nursing care, procedures, and health emergencies.
• Coordinates and/or performs health care and assists with screenings per state mandates.
• Ensures adequate supplies are maintained in the school clinic, classroom, and on bus; checks first aid supplies and equipment daily; secures and monitors medications including controlled substances as required by law.
• Ensures compliance with all school laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information, of school health laws and regulations for school officials as needed and personnel, parents and the community; obtains written consent from the parent/guardian to share information.
• Administers medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a licensed healthcare provider’s order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file.
• Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Affords assistance with toileting and diapering students and general hygiene; may be required to handle seizures and other physical complications; handles various complex positioning equipment; evaluates pain and discomfort levels; evaluates responses to stimuli.
• Affords assistance with physical therapeutic training, including range of motion skills, fine motor skills, visual perception and social skills.
• Performs nursing care on Chesterfield County Public Schools vehicles (e.g. school bus, transport vehicle, etc.) as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene.
• Working knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.
• A valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia; two years of experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified and maintain current certifications for health care providers (Child and Adult).
• Some local travel is required.

Additional Job Requirements

• Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test