School Nurse Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 51,203 - 76,793; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a School Nurse Coordinator in Chatham, Virginia, tasked with managing health services across schools. The role requires a current nursing license, substantial experience, and CPR certification.

The Coordinator will supervise nursing staff, ensure compliance with health regulations, and provide essential training. The salary range for ten months is $51,203.13 – $76,793.04, reflecting the importance of health management in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Virginia.
• Minimum of five years of supervised nursing experience.
• Current certification in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of mandated screenings.
• Assist in compliance with laws concerning student health services.
• Monitor medication delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong computer skills

Education

Current nursing license in Virginia

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLs

POSITION TITLE: School Nurse Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month (215 days)

SUPERVISES: Full-time and substitute school nurses

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Minimum of five years of supervised nursing experience prior to entry into school nursing practice
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Experience with Medicaid billing for nursing services
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

PREFERRED:

• Pediatric/Adolescent Health experience
• Supervision experience
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of Titmus and Audiometer equipment

Essential Job Functions

Compliance Duties

• Ensure completion of mandated screenings
• Assist principals and school nurses in the interpretation of and compliance with State and local laws and regulations concerning student health services, including immunization requirements
• Monitor the collection and submission of information necessary to complete the required Department of Education reports
• Monitor medication delivery to comply with the Medication Procedure

Training Duties - Coordinate and teach classes in the following areas:

• CPR, First Aid
• Administration of insulin and glucagon
• Medication administration in the school environment
• Provide guidelines for medical problems and diseases encountered by the school nurses
• Provide training and updates for the computer-based health program used by building level
• Provide orientation and training for full-time and substitute nurses

Program Coordination and Monitoring Duties

• Coordinate/implement the VHSL requirements related to Division Wrestling Program
• Coordinate vaccine clinics, such as influenza and Tdap
• Collaborate with the local health department regarding local, State and national health concerns as they relate to students and staff
• Monitor documentation, screening and immunization entries into the computer-based health program by the school nurses

Other Job Functions

• Attend Special Education meetings when medical expertise is required
• Participate in crisis intervention, as requested
• Serve as a resource for the clinical/medical aspects of the school nurses’ yearly evaluations, as requested

Salary Range

Ten-Month (215 Days): $51,203.13 – $76,793.04

Full-Month (260 Days): $61,920.08 – $92,865.99

PLEASE NOTE

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.