School Nurse jobs in Newport News, VA

MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position: Substitute School Nurse

Job Summary:  

• Works with staff as a consultant in defining the health needs of students and in planning the health education program and health services needed to meet them.
• Provides individual health instruction and emotional guidance, as appropriate, for the individual student.
• Supplies and adequately maintains the school medical clinic.
• Keeps current and accurate medical records on each student.
• Informs the principal of the need for approval of early dismissals for students due to health reasons.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the first aid care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Supervises all medicine brought to school by students and provides medication only as directed by division guidelines.
• Implements school board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and conditions of infestation.
• Assists with crisis management within the school division, as needed.
• Offers information and/or opportunities, which promote staff wellness and fitness.
• Serves as a link to community health resources.
• Provides health related services and/or consultation regarding students with disabilities.
• Advises school administrators, as needed, on student health-related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the division superintendent and/or designee.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing perferred.
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (CPR and First Aid certified)
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Two years successful working experience with references, giving evidence of competency in nursing care practices preferred.
• Possess qualities of character and personality, which merit the confidence and respect of students, staff, and parents. 

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Selection Procedure: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.