What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Nurse position at Montgomery County Public School?
SCHOOL NURSE
(32.5 hours/week – 200 days/year)
The Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is now accepting applications for a school nurse position that is immediately available.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School Nurse will assist the Lead Nurse in the organization, administration, and implementation of school health services and will function as a contributing member of the school health team. The Float Nurse will be assigned to various school sites and/or assignments based upon the needs of the division. This could include covering school clinics for nurses who are absent, supporting clinics at larger schools, attending field trips, working to support 1:1 student needs, and/or participating in student health screenings, among other possible duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse or a licensed professional nurse in Virginia
- One year of nursing experience
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid
- Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with parents and families
- Demonstrate the ability to work and collaborate with other team members
- Ability to be dependable and punctual
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Previous experience in public health or general nursing, preferably in school nursing or community health nursing with children
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
