| School Nurse | | GENERAL INFORMATION | | Title:School Nurse | Department: W. M. Bass Elementary School | Salary Grade: Classified Grade F (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) on 10M Teacher Pay FLSA Status: Non-exempt | | Site/Location:W. M. Bass Elementary School | Reports to:Principal | Date:09/24/2025 | | POSITION SUMMARY | | The school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program assisting with student well-being and completing health related tasks; does related work as required. | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | Health Records Documentation and Compliance - Maintains and updates student health records immunization records emergency information and required reports.
- Documents clinic services in the Student Information System.
- Ensures compliance with confidentiality laws (HIPAA/FERPA) IDEA diabetes care requirements and other health regulations.
- Performs related clerical duties (typing filing duplicating).
Direct Student Care and Medical Procedures - Administers medications and prescribed medical procedures with proper authorization.
- Provides routine and emergency first aid; assists sick or injured students and staff until additional help arrives.
- Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses in coordination with health authorities.
- Provides health-related counseling sensitive to student needs.
- Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives;
- May develop or assist with development of Individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions including allergies; may educate appropriate staff on necessary components of such health care plan including criteria for medical emergencies and specific actions to take;
Staff Training Support and Communication - Informs and advises administrators and staff on student health issues within privacy regulations.
- Trains and maintains a list of staff as clinic backups in First Aid/CPR/Heimlich and medication administration.
- Provides guidance and training to staff on procedures for students with special health needs including IHCPs and emergency responses (e.g. allergies diabetes).
Clinic and Health Program Management - Maintains and secures the school clinic supplies and medications (including controlled substances).
- Develops or assists with Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
- Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a guidance counselor school psychologist physician Child Protective Services school administrator or health department officials;
Performs other health-related duties as assigned. |
| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES | Personal Competencies- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
| Leadership Competencies- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
| Functional Competencies- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
|
| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE | - Must have a valid state license as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to practice professional nursing in Virginia.
| | KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES | - Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
- Love and respect for children.
- Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
- Desire to work with students and their families in under-resourced communities.
- Verbal written and technological (computer/internet) skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence students staff community members & families.
- Support teachers in the development of collaborative and co-teaching strategies.
- Support teachers in the utilization of data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.
- Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies.
- Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities.
- Gain experience relationship building with students staff professionals and families
| | SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY | | | TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS | | | WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS | | The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch. | | OTHER DUTIES | | Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. | | AAP/EEO STATEMENT | | LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. |
| JOB STATUS: | OPEN | | | | SALARY: | This is a 10 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE: | 2025-2026 |
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School NurseGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle:School NurseDepartment: W. M. Bass Elementary SchoolSalary Grade: Classified Grade F (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) on 10M Teacher PayFLSA Status: Non-exemptSite/Location:W. M. Bass Elementary SchoolReports to:PrincipalDate:09/24/2025POSITION SUMMARYThe school nurse...
| School Nurse | | GENERAL INFORMATION | | Title:School Nurse | Department: W. M. Bass Elementary School | Salary Grade: Classified Grade F (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) on 10M Teacher Pay FLSA Status: Non-exempt | | Site/Location:W. M. Bass Elementary School | Reports to:Principal | Date:09/24/2025 | | POSITION SUMMARY | | The school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program assisting with student well-being and completing health related tasks; does related work as required. | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | Health Records Documentation and Compliance - Maintains and updates student health records immunization records emergency information and required reports.
- Documents clinic services in the Student Information System.
- Ensures compliance with confidentiality laws (HIPAA/FERPA) IDEA diabetes care requirements and other health regulations.
- Performs related clerical duties (typing filing duplicating).
Direct Student Care and Medical Procedures - Administers medications and prescribed medical procedures with proper authorization.
- Provides routine and emergency first aid; assists sick or injured students and staff until additional help arrives.
- Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses in coordination with health authorities.
- Provides health-related counseling sensitive to student needs.
- Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives;
- May develop or assist with development of Individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions including allergies; may educate appropriate staff on necessary components of such health care plan including criteria for medical emergencies and specific actions to take;
Staff Training Support and Communication - Informs and advises administrators and staff on student health issues within privacy regulations.
- Trains and maintains a list of staff as clinic backups in First Aid/CPR/Heimlich and medication administration.
- Provides guidance and training to staff on procedures for students with special health needs including IHCPs and emergency responses (e.g. allergies diabetes).
Clinic and Health Program Management - Maintains and secures the school clinic supplies and medications (including controlled substances).
- Develops or assists with Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
- Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a guidance counselor school psychologist physician Child Protective Services school administrator or health department officials;
Performs other health-related duties as assigned. |
| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES | Personal Competencies- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
| Leadership Competencies- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
| Functional Competencies- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
|
| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE | - Must have a valid state license as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to practice professional nursing in Virginia.
| | KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES | - Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
- Love and respect for children.
- Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
- Desire to work with students and their families in under-resourced communities.
- Verbal written and technological (computer/internet) skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence students staff community members & families.
- Support teachers in the development of collaborative and co-teaching strategies.
- Support teachers in the utilization of data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.
- Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies.
- Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities.
- Gain experience relationship building with students staff professionals and families
| | SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY | | | TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS | | | WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS | | The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch. | | OTHER DUTIES | | Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. | | AAP/EEO STATEMENT | | LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. |
| JOB STATUS: | OPEN | | | | SALARY: | This is a 10 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE: | 2025-2026 |
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