School Nurse - RN and LPN

Job no: IRC156328
Position type: Full-time
Location: Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Central Virginia (Region 1)
School/Unit: Henrico County
Categories: Pupil Personnel (social workers, counselors, etc.)

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  • 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

 

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