School Nurse Applicant Pool

About the role

This position provides health services and leadership in establishing a complete and effective program of school health under the supervision of the building principals and Coordinator of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Interprets state and federal and School Board Policy and regulations regarding health requirements and immunization documentation for all new students.
• Establishes and maintains a school health record for each student based on best practice, SCPS Health Services protocols and State Standards for Accreditation for Public Schools in Virginia.
• Maintains and adequately supervises the school health clinic.
• Provides nursing intervention for acute illness and injury of students and staff and supports student’s health needs for returning to class whenever possible and approves early dismissals, as appropriate.
• Safeguards the health of students and staff by controlling disease outbreak and spread of communicable diseases through enforcement of health practices, health department protocols and school policies.
• Collaborates with educational staff and parents in assessing the health needs of students to prepare and implement health service care plans needed and provide chronic disease case management.
• Participates on School Crisis Team, 504 and Student Support Committee, as needed, in planning, prevention and implementation.
• Completes necessary forms and procedures for Blood borne Pathogen Exposure incidents and situations related to Workers Compensation as outlined in Exposure Control Plan and School Board Policy and Regulations.
• Provides staff education and training related to medication administration, diabetes, asthma, allergy, anaphylaxis recognition and treatment, according to SCPS School Board policy and Code of Virginia.
• Maintains a liaison with health care providers and other community agencies to support student health, wellness and independence of personal health care.
• Provides emergency assessment, triage, and treatment as first responder for staff and students while coordinating care through EMT services and school administration.
• Acts as a resource upon request by teacher, principal, student and or parent.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing and hold a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Two (2) years successful nursing experience. Pediatric and community health experience preferred
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Current certification in Frist Aid, CPR, and AED required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar and usage
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Knowledge of currently mandated safety regulations such as OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of related state regulations

Skills

• Adhere to Guidelines of Confidentiality as outlined in Federal and State laws and county policies and procedures

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Salary Scale

Schedule

10 Month 200 Day Employee