Immediate-Start School Nurse Substitute

Accomack County School District; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Nurse in Accomac, Virginia to provide nursing care in a school setting. The role includes administering medications, managing student health concerns, and coordinating with families to ensure safety and continuity of care.

The nurse will follow individual health care plans, maintain documentation in the electronic health record, and collaborate with the coordinator of nursing and school administration.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of current practices for common childhood illnesses and chronic diseases: asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management.
• Ability to perform skilled nursing care such as catheterization, suctioning, gastrostomy feeding tubes, insulin administration, insulin pump skills, and nebulizer treatments.
• Computer skills. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in pediatric and/or community/public health nursing is preferred.
• Prior experience in school nursing or an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provides care for student and staff illness and accidents.
• Administers care based on individual health care plans and individual emergency care plans.
• Serves as liaison between the home and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Documents all encounters in the Electronic Health Record.
• Follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.

Skills

Excellent communication

Pediatric nursing

Computer skills

School nursing experience

Education

Virginia RN/LPN license

CPR certification

Bachelors in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Nurse in Accomac, Virginia to provide nursing care in a school setting. The role includes administering medications, managing student health concerns, and coordinating with families to ensure safety and continuity of care.

The nurse will follow individual health care plans, maintain documentation in the electronic health record, and collaborate with the coordinator of nursing and school administration.