School Nurse Substitute

Stannesbelfieldschool; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a compassionate School Nurse Substitute to provide coverage across the Lower and Upper School campuses on an as-needed basis. The role involves executing the health program, assisting students' well-being, and performing health-related tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid nursing license in Virginia and should have prior experience as a school nurse. Compensation for this part-time position is $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license to practice as an LPN or RN in Virginia.
• Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience as a school nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist sick or injured students and staff.
• Administer medication with parental permission and doctor's orders.
• Maintain the school clinic and secure medications.
• Document clinic services and health information accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of health issues related to school-age children

Understanding of confidentiality

CPR and First Aid certification

Ability to make assessments and plan interventions

Education

Valid license to practice as an LPN or RN in Virginia

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

St. Anne’s-Belfield School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Nurse Substitute to join our team, providing coverage on an as-needed basis across the Lower School and Upper School campuses. The School Nurse is responsible for executing the school health program, assisting with student well-being, and completing health-related tasks.

Standard work hours are 7:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Position Type

Temporary/Part-Time

Essential Duties

• 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
• Administers medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file
• Informs administrators and school personnel about students with health issues in compliance with medical privacy regulations
• Maintains the school clinic; secures medications, including controlled substances, as required
• Performs medical procedures as prescribed by physician(s)
• Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the student medical information system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough 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
• CPR and First Aid certification required

Education and Experience

Must hold a valid license to practice as an LPN or RN in Virginia and maintain current certification in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation. Familiarity and confidence with basic keyboarding skills and medical record keeping are expected. Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years of experience as a school nurse.

Physical Conditions and 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 students weighing 150 pounds may be necessary. Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and blood‑borne pathogens is necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devices may be necessary.

Compensation

$25 per hour

St. Anne's Belfield School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.

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