Substitute School Nurse

Division-wide; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute School Nurse in Saluda, VA. The role supports staff by assessing student health needs and delivering necessary health services to ensure safe learning.

Starting date is immediate; the position serves as a health consultant for school staff, manages clinic operations, and maintains medical records in cooperation with the district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing.
• Current Virginia licensure to practice nursing (CPR and First Aid certified).
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Define health needs of students and plan health services.
• Provide health instruction and emotional guidance to students.
• Maintain the school medical clinic and accurate medical records.

Skills

Nursing care

Health services

CPR/First Aid

Education

RN degree

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 3835418

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 09, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position: SubstituteSchool Nurse

Job Summary:

• Works with staff as a consultant in defining the health needs of students and in planning the health education program and health services needed to meet them.
• Provides individual health instruction and emotional guidance, as appropriate, for the individual student.
• Supplies and adequately maintains the school medical clinic.
• Keeps current and accurate medical records on each student.
• Informs the principal of the need for approval of early dismissals for students due to health reasons.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the first aid care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Supervises all medicine brought to school by students and provides medication only as directed by division guidelines.
• Implements school board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and conditions of infestation.
• Assists with crisis management within the school division, as needed.
• Offers information and/or opportunities, which promote staff wellness and fitness.
• Serves as a link to community health resources.
• Provides health related services and/or consultation regarding students with disabilities.
• Advises school administrators, as needed, on student health-related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the division superintendent and/or designee.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing perferred.
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (CPR and First Aid certified)
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Two years successful working experience with references, giving evidence of competency in nursing carepractices preferred.
• Possess qualities of character and personality, which merit the confidence and respect of students, staff, and parents.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Jessica Chewning
• 2911 General Puller Highway
• Saluda, Virginia 23149
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]