Treatment Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary

Provides technical nursing support to medically fragile, disabled, and other assigned students under the supervision of the school nurse. Assists the school nurse in delivering health care to all students and staff, including health screening, assessing health needs, providing first aid/emergency care, and health counseling. Assignment is based on school division placement of special education classes and medically fragile students, with possible additional sites or reassignment during the school year.

Essential Duties

• Performs specific procedures and treatments with physician orders under the supervision of the registered school nurse, including but not limited to catheterization, suctioning, tracheotomy care, and tube feedings.
• Assists the school nurse, school, and parents in maintaining medically fragile students’ attendance at school.
• Administers first aid and medications.
• Observes students for illness or injury, consults with the registered nurse as needed, and advises on dismissal.
• Adheres to laws, rules, and regulations governing LPN practice.
• Maintains accurate documentation, records, and confidentiality of information.
• Assists in the maintenance and updating of health records.
• Reports information and concerns to the supervising registered school nurse.
• Conferences with the supervising registered nurse regarding individual student health‑care plans.
• Implements student health‑care plans for all students receiving direct care and others as directed.
• Utilizes the nursing components of the ESIS computer system.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed to practice in the State of Virginia and certified by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures as defined by scope of practice.
• Experience in an acute‑care setting, pediatrics, and school health with well‑developed assessment skills (desirable).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

For a complete job description, see the full posting. Compensation details are available at the NNPS Compensation page.