Substitutes - School Nurse (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,587 - 27,013; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Substitute School Nurse in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to provide essential health services and support the school health program.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold a current Virginia nursing license, and possess experience in nursing care practices. The role includes maintaining health records, conducting screenings, and supporting students' health needs.

The position offers a salary of $129 per day and reports directly to the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Two years successful working experience with references.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services and program leadership for students.
• Maintain medical clinic and accurate student medical records.
• Administer health screenings and follow up on issues.

Skills

Competency in nursing care practices

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current licensure in Virginia

Job description

Substitutes - School Nurse (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools District Wide - Harrisonburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5707043

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide health services and leadership in establishing a complete and effective program of school health for middle and high school students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Two years successful working experience with reference(s) giving evidence of competency in nursing care practices related to essential job functions.
• Have qualities of character and personality which merit the confidence and respect of students, staff, and parents.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Essential Functions

• Work 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.
• Act as a health resource teacher upon request by teacher or principal.
• Provide extra health and dental resource material for the teachers.
• Provide individual health-related instruction, counseling, and options for the individual student.
• Supply and adequately maintain the school medical clinic.
• Keep current and accurate medical records on each student.
• Administer individual screening of vision, hearing and scoliosis, and evaluate, refer and follow-up as required by Virginia school law and school board regulations.
• Assist with pre-school registration and interpret health requirements as required by the school board and administrative regulations.
• Make medical inspections and identify medical problems. When a physical defect is found the information will be shared with other school personnel on a “need-to-know” basis.
• Review health appraisals and follow-up of all deficiencies reported.
• Approve early dismissals for health reasons.
• Assume 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.
• Supervise all medicine brought to school by students and provide medication only as directed by division regulations.
• Implement school board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and infested conditions.
• Make home visits and referrals to assist with health related absentee problems.
• Attend conferences in relation to home, school and community health problems of the student.
• Become involved in professional inservice growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principals.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $129 Per Day

Contact Information

• Harrisonburg City Public Schools HR Department
• One Court Square
• Harrisonburg , Virginia 22801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]