School Nurse (Gibson)

Danville Public Schools seeks a School Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing and school health services to students at Gibson School. Under the supervision of the Coordinator I – School Health and Wellness and in collaboration with the school principal, you will develop, implement, coordinate, and manage the school health program to promote student health, safety, and academic success in accordance with Virginia nursing regulations and Department of Health guidelines.

This position is available for both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). RNs will have primary responsibility for program development, implementation, and management, including delegation and supervision of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. LPNs will provide nursing services under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN or other authorized healthcare professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care to students and report emergencies to the supervisor
• Determine the extent of injuries or illness within your scope of practice and take appropriate action, whether on-the-spot first aid or referral to a parent/guardian, healthcare provider, or community health agency
• Administer prescribed medications, including injections and emergency medications
• Monitor and manage student health conditions, including blood glucose monitoring
• Perform specialized nursing procedures including catheterizations, tube feedings, and respiratory treatments for asthma
• Maintain accurate medication administration records and student health documentation
• Conduct physical assessments (RN)
• Develop health education resources and provide health education to students and staff, including personal hygiene and disease prevention
• Train school staff in health-related procedures and emergency response
• Establish community health partnerships and participate in community health planning
• Develop Medicaid nursing services plans of care (RN)
• Provide health counseling and referral services for students with special health care needs (RN)
• Delegate nursing services and provide nursing supervision to LPNs, school health aides/technicians, volunteers, and unlicensed assistive personnel (RN)
• Requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Assume responsibility for inventory and safe storage of all health office supplies and medications
• Maintain confidential health records on services provided to students
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and infection control in the health office
• Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and clinical competency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN):

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia
• Diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Documented successful experience performing catheterizations, tube feedings, respiratory treatments, and related procedures
• Successful experience working with school-aged children

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Documented successful experience performing catheterizations, tube feedings, respiratory treatments, and related procedures
• Successful experience working with school-aged children

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN):

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) certification
• Minimum of two years in a community or child health capacity before entry into school nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Minimum of two years in a community or child health capacity before entry into school nursing practice

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the school-age population
• Strong interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of computers
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data, identify patterns, and determine relationships or discrepancies
• Ability to effectively communicate information, instructions, and ideas both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation
• Ability to present information confidently to individuals and groups
• Ability to apply logical reasoning and problem-solving skills in complex or variable situations
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and technical instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to coordinate hand-eye movements and operate office equipment efficiently
• Ability to distinguish colors and visual details as necessary
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to remain adaptable and composed in high-pressure or emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, and calculators
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle as needed
• Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and perform light physical activity, including walking or standing for extended periods

Schedule

• 10 months (184 days)
• 7 hours per day

Performance Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be conducted by the Principal in collaboration with the Coordinator for Public Health Services.