Substitute Nurse (RN) 26/27 SY

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSchool is seeking a licensed school nurse for the 2026/2027 school year in Virginia Beach. You will operate and maintain the school clinic, provide direct nursing care to students, and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

Requirements include an active Virginia RN license, BLS CPR/AED certification, and 1–3 years nursing experience, with preference for pediatrics or community health experience. You will collaborate with the nursing coordinator and administrators to support student

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS CPR/AED) for Healthcare Providers certification with hands-on training required.
• Minimum of 1–3 years nursing experience; experience in community health, pediatrics, emergency care or a physician's office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute instructions left by the assigned school nurse; maintain and operate the school clinic.
• Provide nursing care and monitor students in the school setting.
• Assess emergency situations and act promptly and appropriately.
• Collaborate with the nursing coordinator and school administrators.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and staff training.

Skills

Medical equipment use

Emergency assessment

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Professionalism

Education

Virginia RN license

CPR/BLS certification

1–3 years nursing experience

Pediatrics/community health experience

Job description

This posting is for employment for the 2026/2027 school year.

• If you are an active substitute, do not apply to this posting.
• If you actively subbed during the 2025/2026 school year, do not apply to this posting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute instructions left by the assigned school nurse; maintain and operate the school clinic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use clinic/medical equipment; possess basic pharmacological knowledge; ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly; comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others; good oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; willing attitude to be a part of the school team; strong sense of professionalism; other skills and requirements expected by the nursing coordinator and the school administrators include management and organizational ability, common sense, motivation, positive attitude; and the ability/willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development, both independently and through system-offered opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing. A minimum of one to three years nursing experience and experience in community health, pediatrics, emergency care and triage, psychiatry, and/or a physician's office preferred. Active Basic Life Support BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers certification with hands-on training required. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].