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General Statement of Duties
Functions as a contributing member of the school staff and school health team in all aspects of the school program
- Demonstrates appropriate use of written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development
- Serves as a child advocate
- Encourages a well-nourished school population
- Provides consultation and referral to students, primary medical care providers for evaluation with treatment and follow-up, if necessary, for suspected health problems
- Reports compliance with state laws requiring immunization and exclusion of students with contagious diseases
- Encourages each student to be a health-educated person and a knowledgeable health consumer
- Improves school nursing and school health through research and continuing education
- Attends school, community, and professional meetings as requested
- Coordinates the school's health services program; follows procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by School Health Services Supervisor or contained in division manuals and protocols
- Assesses the health needs of students by observation, screening programs, and referral procedures and provides intervention as needed
- Establishes and maintains standards of emergency care to minimize the effects of accidents and illness in the school
- Supports school attendance for children who must use medication in the treatment of illness and chronic disabilities with nursing knowledge and skills
- Maintains daily clinic records and prepares other required reports
- Serves as a resource for the school's child study team
- Provides care and plan for medically-involved and medically-fragile students
- Assists physician in health assessment of special education students, secures parental permission and provides follow-up
- Interprets health status and/or medical findings to the student, family, and school personnel as necessary
- Presents and trains staff and maintains appropriate OSHA standards within school setting
- Attends work daily and is engaged and on task
- Regular attendance required
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
Hourly rate $33.98
FOR SPECIFIC POSITION QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES at 804-343-6504.
To be considered for this position, please upload CPR Certification, RN license, and college transcripts.
Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.
Minimum Requirements
Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Must hold a valid Virginia driver's license. Experience with child and adolescent health care and health assessment. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Ability to use clinic/medical equipment, basic pharmacology knowledge, ability to lift students as required, knowledge and use of standard precautions, good oral and written communication skills.
Background Check Disclosure
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test