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

Minimum Qualifications

Must have prior experience with child evaluation and assessment and hold:

• current license to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
• valid driver's license; and
• current CPR certification

Bachelor's of science in nursing is preferred.

Additional Information

School nurses work 10 months / 209 days per year.

RN Associate's Degree - minimum salary $50,894

RN Bachelor's Degree - minimum salary $53,337 (same as above regarding days and hours worked)

RN Master's Degree - minimum salary $55,897 (same as above regarding days and hours worked)

LPN - minimum salary $40,258

The annual salary quoted is based upon the 2023-24 adopted financial plan. The annual salary for the 2024-25 school year will be determined once the 2024-25 financial plan is adopted in the spring of 2024. Annual salaries are prorated based upon the actual work begin date.

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:

1. Resume,
2. Copy of your VA or out-of-state nursing license,

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

Maximum Salary

Currency USD

Main Organization Public Schools

Public Schools

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home