School Nurse (2026-2027 School Year)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
School Nurse (Full-Time)
Bishop Ireton Catholic High School Alexandria Virginia
Start Date: School Year beginning August 2026
Position Type: Full-Time Staff (avg. 40 hours per week) 10 ½ month position
About Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Arlington serving students in grades 912. Rooted in the Salesian charism Bishop Ireton forms young people spiritually intellectually creatively socially and physically while encouraging all members of the community to Advance Always in faith and learning.
Faculty and staff share in the mission of Catholic education by fostering a safe caring and Christ-centered environment that supports the dignity and well-being of every student.
Position Summary
Bishop Ireton High School seeks a compassionate and experienced Full-Time School Nurse to join a collaborative team of two nurses in order to promote student health safety and wellness within the school community. The School Nurses manage the daily operations of the school clinic and health office in the student wellness center providing direct care to students supporting preventive health practices and collaborating with faculty families and administrators to ensure a healthy learning environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and first aid to students during the school day
- Assess illness and injury and determine appropriate care or referral
- Maintain student health records and ensure all compliance needs in line with Virginia regulations and diocesan policies
- Administer medications according to physician orders and school protocols
- Develop and manage individualized healthcare and emergency care plans
- Monitor and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g. asthma diabetes allergies)
- Coordinate responses to medical emergencies and maintain emergency preparedness procedures
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns
- Collaborate with administration agencies athletic trainers and school safety and counseling team members regarding health policies and student wellness initiatives and documentation requirements
- Collaborate as a nurse team to cover the clinic and student wellness center throughout the school year
- Maintain health office and clinic supplies and equipment
- Support school activities and events as needed from a health and safety perspective
- Promote a welcoming respectful environment aligned with Catholic values participating in the life of the school
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Experience in school nursing pediatric nursing or community health preferred
- Knowledge of adolescent health and wellness practices
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
- Willingness to support the mission of Catholic education
- Completion of diocesan background check and Virtus compliance
Preferred Qualities
- Experience working in a school or youth-centered environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students families faculty and counselors
- Calm and compassionate presence in high-stress situations
- Experience with Magnus or similar health software
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- Detailed Cover letter
- Resume
- Nursing license information
- Three professional references
Send application materials to.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Special Education
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Catheterization
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
