School Nurse

Job Purpose

The School Nurse is responsible for implementing assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, and management of the medical care needs of students. This position will complete all health-related tasks and assist in related work as required.

• Provides emergency first aid and medical treatment as required
• Administers and monitors medications per doctor’s orders
• Maintains Medication Administration Logs for each medication
• Notifies parents/guardians when consents are expiring
• Notifies parents/guardians when medications are low or expiring
• Performs monthly medication audits
• Performs medical procedures as prescribed by physician
• Maintains student health record and reviews and updates it regularly
• Treats and documents student illness and injuries on accordance with regulations
• Counsels staff, documents and treats workplace injuries
• Provides nursing services (via telehealth or travel for in person care) to outlying VIA sites if the regular nurse is absent or the site does not have a full-time nurse.
• Monitors student immunization compliance and takes corrective action to comply with state compliance
• Maintains and ensures health clinic and first aid supplies are stocked
• Assists and monitors physical management of students, completing body checks following emergency procedures

• Provides regular and ongoing staff training on student related health issues as needed (i.e. Diabetes, seizures, student-specific conditions)
• Provide staff training for First Aid, CPR and AED
• Provide Medication Administration Training as needed per VAISEF/DBHDS regulations

• Collaborates with staff and parents on student-related health issues
• Alerts Nurse Supervisor of any medically unstable situations
• Attends IEP or parent meetings as requested for student-related health issues
• Assists in writing medical procedures, policy and protocols as requested
• Maintains current license with Department of Health, staying current on guidelines and recommendations issues by applicable governing bodies, including the Department of Education, VAISEF and DBHDS
• Well-versed in medical orders and protocols for students with heightened medical needs
• Manages outbreaks of infectious illness in collaboration with the health department. Follows health department guidelines regarding management of such illnesses

• Arrives on time for work
• Shows flexibility to change
• Maintains confidentiality with all respective parties
• Utilizes critical thinking and triage assessment in emergent situations
• Has a positive attitude towards students and staff
• Adheres to safety protocols
• Makes prudent use of sick/personal time
• Assists with special projects and assignments as requested
• Takes on additional responsibilities when work is complete
• Assists in keeping common spaces clean and organized
• Accepts feedback and constructive criticism
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of VIA

This is a full-time position. This position requires travel between VIA locations in Charlottesville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Lexington as needed.

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in nursing or diploma from an approved nursing program required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain RN licensure in Virginia

• Experience preferred working as a nurse in a pediatric setting
• Experience preferred working with children and young adults with disabilities, including autism
• Experience preferred working with parents of children with disabilities
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team