GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the principal, the position is responsible for the management and coordination of the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, protocols, and by local, state, and national regulations and statutes; maintain and operate the school clinic including the supervision of clinic staff.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services or contained in division manuals and protocols.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
• Counsel students concerning problems such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse to facilitate responsible decision-making practices.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated. Establish and update health and immunization records. Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case-by-case basis.
• Complete the preliminary nursing assessments for students in the child study process.
• Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
• Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.
• Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.
• Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
• Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent healthcare topics for school staff.
• Maintain clinic equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies on an annual basis.
• Manage the process for third-party billing with Medicaid to obtain reimbursement for skilled nursing care.
• Perform related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Graduate from an accredited nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor of Nursing Degree, a minimum of one to three (3) years of nursing experience, and experience in community health, pediatrics, emergency care and triage, psychiatry, and/or a physician's office

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $43,582.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (Required)

Work Location: In person