Henrico County Virginia
School Nurse RN - 2025-26 school year
Henrico County Virginia, Richmond Heights, Virginia, United States
General Statement of Duties
Enhances the educational process by modifying or removing health related barriers to learning and by promoting an optimal level of wellness. Provides leadership and consultation to the principal and staff in matters pertaining to school health for all students in the facility.
Essential Duties
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 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, his family, and school personnel as necessary. Presents and trains staff and maintains appropriate OSHA standards within school setting. Trains staff on additional health issues as needed. Member of school safety/crisis team. Attends work daily and is engaged and on task. Performs other related 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. Identifies and reports suspected child abuse or neglect to the building principal. 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. Maintains professional license. Other duties as assigned Regular attendance is required
Minimum Qualifications
Must have prior experience with child evaluation and assessment and hold: current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia; valid driver's license; and current CPR certification
Bachelor's of science in nursing is preferred.
Additional Information
RN Associate's Degree - minimum salary $53,337 (209 day contract; 8 hours per day)
RN Bachelor's Degree - minimum salary $55,897 (same as above regarding days and hours worked)
RN Master's Degree - minimum salary $58,580 (same as above regarding days and hours worked)
The annual salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.
This salary is based upon the 2024-25 budget and is subject to change based upon the approval of the 2025-26 budget.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include: Resume, Copy of your VA or multi-state nursing license Official or unofficial transcripts if you hold a BSN or MSN
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary 53337
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Enhances the educational process by modifying or removing health related barriers to learning and by promoting an optimal level of wellness. Provides leadership and consultation to the principal and staff in matters pertaining to school health for all students in the facility.
Essential Duties
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 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, his family, and school personnel as necessary. Presents and trains staff and maintains appropriate OSHA standards within school setting. Trains staff on additional health issues as needed. Member of school safety/crisis team. Attends work daily and is engaged and on task. Performs other related 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. Identifies and reports suspected child abuse or neglect to the building principal. 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. Maintains professional license. Other duties as assigned Regular attendance is required
Minimum Qualifications
Must have prior experience with child evaluation and assessment and hold: current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia; valid driver's license; and current CPR certification
Bachelor's of science in nursing is preferred.
Additional Information
RN Associate's Degree - minimum salary $53,337 (209 day contract; 8 hours per day)
RN Bachelor's Degree - minimum salary $55,897 (same as above regarding days and hours worked)
RN Master's Degree - minimum salary $58,580 (same as above regarding days and hours worked)
The annual salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.
This salary is based upon the 2024-25 budget and is subject to change based upon the approval of the 2025-26 budget.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include: Resume, Copy of your VA or multi-state nursing license Official or unofficial transcripts if you hold a BSN or MSN
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary 53337
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home