School Nurse (Samuel Tucker)

Samuel Tucker Elementary School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Tucker Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a School Nurse to support student health and remove barriers to learning. This is a 195-day, 10-month licensed position reporting to the Director of School Health Services.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Virginia, CPR certification, and typically 5 years of relevant experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus. Position follows ACPS calendar and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in a related health field is preferred.
• Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the school health program goals with staff and community resources.
• Identify and address health problems that may interfere with learning.
• Maintain student health records and health service statistics.
• Administer medications and treatments as approved by policy and Virginia Nursing Law.
• Provide health counseling and connect families with community health resources.
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to support student health and safety.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

School Nurse (Samuel Tucker)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957951
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: The School Nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning; promoting optimal levels of well-being in students and staff.

This position is a 195 day, 10-month Licensed position, reporting to the Director of School Health Services and the School Lead Adminstration, at Samuel Tucker Elementary School, which follows the ACPS Modified School Calendar.

*Please note that this position requires an Active RN License.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field; A Master’s degree preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia is required. Current CPR Certification. VDOE Teaching License not required for this position type.
• Experience: Job-related within the specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required. At least 5 years of experience preferred.
• Language: Bilingual speaking ability in Spanish is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating school health program goals, objectives, and procedures in cooperation with school personnel and community resources.
• Participates in planning programs that eliminate or minimize health problems of students that may interfere with learning.
• Participates in identifying and reporting environmental health and safety hazards (current and potential) for students and staff.
• Maintains and reviews student health records and statistical information regarding the health status of students and utilization of the school health service program.
• Communicates current health problems, needs, and concerns of students to their parents and appropriate school staff.
• Participates on the Child Study Team, assists in the identification of students to their parents and appropriate school staff.
• Maintains a system for providing first aid and emergency care.
• Administers medications and treatments to students as approved by School Board Policy and Virginia Nursing Law.
• Provides health counseling to students to assist them in making decisions regarding their health and health behavior.
• Assists and provides support to students and parents in identifying and utilizing available and appropriate community health resources.
• Provides educational opportunities for students to assist them in developing self-care skills in dealing with health problems.
• Provides in-service education opportunities for school staff on health-related issues.
• Collaborates with community agencies, health professionals, and school staff to identify the health needs, current and potential, of children and youth to facilitate school and community planning and intervention.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development including participation in school-related programs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Kelly Kirk , Director
• Central Office: Student Services
• Email: [e-mail]

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