School Nurse (Part-time) - Post High Program - 2026-27 School Year

Post High Program; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools, Post High Program in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a part-time School Nurse for the 2026-27 school year. The position is 50% time, about 3.63 hours per day, with starting pay based on qualifications as an LPN or RN.

Starting date is immediate. The role involves maintaining student health records, administering medications with parental consent and physician orders, training staff, maintaining the clinic, and coordinating with families and health services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN or RN license to practice.
• Minimum of two years of supervised nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Familiarity with school health procedures and privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student health records and immunization status.
• Administer medications with parental permission and physician orders.
• Train staff to administer medications when needed.
• Keep the school clinic stocked and secure medications.
• Document clinic services and enter health information into the SIS.
• Provide health counseling and refer concerns to appropriate staff.

Education

LPN or RN license

Job description

School Nurse (Part-time) - Post High Program - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools Post High Program - Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

School Nurse (Part-time) - Post High Program - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools Post High Program - Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Albemarle County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5897289

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nurse

Post High Programk

Part-time 50% 3.63 hrs/day

2026-27 School Year

Starting pay based on qualifications as LPN or RN

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement anAnti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests ofeverychild. In ACPS, “all” really meansall.

ACPS employees enjoy competitivepayandbenefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellnessprogram, discounts on gym memberships, and more!Be sure to check out ourwebsite to learn more about ourDivision and ourSchools .

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

The school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program, assisting with student well-being and completing health related tasks; does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains student health records, reviews records of entering students for immunizations, ensures all components of the School Health Entrance Requirements including immunization are complete and up to date, notes health conditions documented on forms, collects information for reports, and keeps emergency information up to date;
• Informs administrators and school personnel about students with health issues, in compliance with medical privacy regulations;
• Administers medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file;
• Trains staff to administer medications under certain circumstances in the nurse's absence or for field trips; Ensures proper documentation;
• Supplies and adequately maintains the school clinic; secures medications including controlled substances as required;
• Maintains list of school staff trained in First Aid/CPR/Heimlich;
• Performs medical procedures as prescribed by physician;
• Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the Student Information System.
• Assists sick or injured students and staff, performs routine and emergency first aid;
• Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives;
• Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses with input from physicians, the health department and district guidelines as appropriate; follows health department directives regarding management of such illnesses when applicable;
• Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a guidance counselor, school psychologist, physician, Child Protective Services, school administrator or health department officials;
• Serves as a liaison with the public health department and other community agencies;
• Conducts basic screening programs as mandated in hearing and vision; refers students for follow-up;
• Provides guidance to staff for health related procedures for students with special health needs;
• Assists special needs students with personal comfort and movement;
• May train/supervise unlicensed personnel to provide necessary health care;
• Ensures compliance with law that all schools with at least one student with diabetes have at all times two staff members trained in the administration of insulin and glucagon;
• Ensures compliance with IDEA legislation that all required medical procedures will be done safely and correctly at school either by the school nurse or a designee trained and supervised by the school nurse or the school nurse supervisor;
• May develop or assist with development of Individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions, including allergies; may educate appropriate staff on necessary components of such health care plan including criteria for medical emergencies and specific actions to take;
• Ensures compliance with all laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information and obtains written consent of parent/guardian to share information;
• Serves as a member of the School Crisis Team;
• Conducts health related counseling that is sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of students;
• Assists in special activities, fire drills and field trips;
• Performs clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating related to school nurse functions;
• Assists teachers with designated instructional activities as assigned by the Principal/Assistant Principal;
• Assists in enforcing rules and discipline; performs student supervision duties as required;
• Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs;
• Advises administrators, teachers, and cafeteria staff (with consent) on all students with food allergies; develops or obtains care plans for students with food allergies and advises school personnel in recognizing the signs of food allergies and the appropriate steps to take including the administration of epinephrine;
• Performs other health related duties as assigned by Principal or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Functional knowledge of current health issues as they relate to school age children; general knowledge of student behavior management practices, procedures and techniques; general knowledge of school system rules and procedures for classroom, halls, cafeteria, library and transportation; ability to guide, direct, teach, and counsel students; ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability and skill to make physical, social and emotional assessments and plan and implement interventions requiring professional nursing knowledge and judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse is preferred. Must have a minimum of two years of supervised nursing experience in community health or pediatric nursing. Must maintain current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association). Familiarity with basic keyboarding skills. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory health condition as certified by a competent medical authority.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Duties are typically performed in a school clinic and other school settings such as classrooms, gym, cafeteria and recreational areas. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. The job is performed under conditions of potential exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

EVALUATION:

Will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities as outlined.

PG 14/18 2026-27

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $24.33 to $40 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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