Substitute LPN/RN
The substitute School Nurse shall perform the duties of the School Nurse and provide primary
and emergency care to students and staff to promote wellness in the school setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Hold a current Virginia State license as a Registered Nurse, or licensed Practical Nurse
2. Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Knowledge of current practices for common childhood illnesses and chronic disease:
asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management
5. Ability to perform skilled nursing care such as catheterization, suctioning, gastrostomy
tube feedings, insulin administration, insulin pump skills and nebulizer treatments.
6. Computer Skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field
2. Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing
3. Prior experience in school nursing, or acute care setting
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administers medications an treatments as ordered.
2. Provides care for student and staff illness and accidents
3. Administers care based on individual health care plans and individual emergency care plans
4. Serves as liaison between the home and the school regarding student health concerns
5. Documents all encounters in the Electronic Health Record
6. Follows Communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents
regarding school exclusion and readmission
Current employees of Wythe County School Board may submit a letter of interest. All other
interested and qualified applicants who wish to apply may submit an application form and
supporting documents to:
Director of Personnel
Wythe County Public Schools
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, Virginia 24382
Telephone: (276) 228-5411; Fax: (276) 228-9192
E-Mail: rdthomas@wythek12.org
Web Site: wythe.k12.va.us
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
Wythe County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides
equal access to the Boy Scouts, and other designated youth groups. The following
person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5411
School Social Worker
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, VA 2482
(276) 228-5411
Executive Director of Educational Services
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-5411
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the
address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. |