This full-time school nurse position serves students at Wilson Elementary School and provides floater coverage as needed. You will report daily to the School/Community Health Services Coordinator to receive assignments supporting the health needs of the student body, including wellness promotion, illness and injury care, and assistance with specific health procedures.
Reporting Structure
- School/Community Health Services Coordinator
- Building Principal
- Regional School Health Coordinator of assigned school
Schedule and Compensation
- Full-time, 185 days per year, 7.5 hours per day
- LPN: N4 Salary Scale
- RN: N6 Salary Scale
- 2025-2026 salary scales apply
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Attend to student health needs following First Aid Guide For School Emergencies protocols
- Assist with recommended and state-mandated health screenings
- Administer medications and treatments according to Augusta County Public Schools policy
- Maintain accurate student records and daily logs
- Assist in collecting data for state-required or local reports
- Report major health concerns to the supervising nurse and building administrator within appropriate timelines
- Report suspected child abuse and neglect to the supervising nurse, building principal, and Child Protective Services
- Initiate and distribute incident and accident reports per school division policy
- Communicate with parents on health-related issues
Required Qualifications
- Active Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Ability to work professionally with students, staff, and parents
- Ability to follow directions, policies, and protocols outlined by school board policy and state and federal regulations
- Knowledge of universal precautions
- Current First Aid certification
- Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of childhood growth and development
- Knowledge of childhood illnesses and injuries
- Office management skills such as typing and filing
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in the care of school-age children
Evaluation
- Annual evaluation by supervising and building administrator in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations for paraprofessional personnel
- Bi-annual on-site evaluations by the School Community Health Services Coordinator or Regional School Health Coordinator