Substitute School Nurse

Richmond City Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking a Substitute School Nurse in Richmond, Virginia to support the school health program and provide emergency nursing services, immunizations, and health screenings as directed by the Coordinator of School Health Services. The role requires a Virginia Nursing license, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with students, families, and staff.

This is a non-contracted, temporary position with focus on health maintenance and safety in the school

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Nursing license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, teachers and administrators.
• Understanding of public school procedures and health services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordinator of School Health Services in developing health programs.
• Deliver health services and emergency nursing as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date health records for students.
• Refer students to appropriate health resources when needed.
• Provide health education materials to staff, students and parents.
• Support school personnel in maintaining sanitary and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual Spanish

Student-focused

Education

Virginia Nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5352678

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute School Nurse

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of School Health Services

PAY SCHEDULE: Non-contracted

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Temporary / Can be terminated at any time by Richmond Public Schools

FLSA: Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Assists coordinator of nursing, school health education committee, and administrators in developing an effective school health program.
• Participates in work of health education committee and serves as a health education resource person to staff and students.
• Prepares and distributes health topic bulletins to students, staff members, and parents.
• Conducts school programs of immunizations, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing as directed by Coordinator of School Health Services.
• Conducts medical case finding, screening, and referral activities related to health defect of selected students.
• Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Refers parents of pupils needing medical care to appropriate private or community resources.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters, as directed by the Coordinator of School Health Services.
• Provides emergency nursing services for sick or injured students at school.
• Notifies parents of students about illnesses, physical defects and potential health problems and provides health counseling.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Implements Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Prepares mandated health and developmental workups and updates on all special education students as assigned.
• Provides appropriate follow through with special education students, parents and staff and apprises IEP team of medical problems of special education students as assigned.
• Assists with verification of selected student absences by home or telephone contacts with parents.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools and the identification and correction of safety and health hazards in schools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Virginia Nursing license.
• Excellent oral, written communications, organizational and public relations skills are essential.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with children, young adults, families, teachers and school administrators.
• Must have an understanding of public school education procedures and policies.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of the coordination of health care service delivery, related service providers, and community agencies and other resource providers.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and must be adaptable to changing priorities.
• Must be able to work independently and to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously and the ability to work efficiently under minimum on-site supervision.
• Experience with window-based computers required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Intranet and E-mail applications preferred.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Duties are typically performed in a school clinic and other school settings. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devicesmay be necessary. Daily close and personal contact with students and regular contact with school teachers, counselors, psychologists and other specialists is necessary.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.75 to $28.75 Per Hour

EOE.

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