School Nurse - Kindergarten - Grade 8

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders. 

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community. 

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

The K-8 School Nurse is responsible for executing the school health program, co-teaching aspects of the K-8 health curriculum, assisting with student well-being, and completing health-related tasks. 

The School Nurse office is located in the K-8 building of the Belfield Campus (799 Faulconer Drive). The nurse is often mobile and stops in at the divisional offices periodically. Parking is within 100 yards of the building. 

Standard work hours are 7:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Maintains student health records, reviews records of entering students for immunizations, ensures all components of school health entrance requirements, including immunization, are complete and up to date, notes health conditions documented on forms, collects information for reports, and keeps emergency information up to date; Serves as an overall administrator of school health record-keeping system;
• Informs administrators and school personnel about students with health issues in compliance with medical privacy regulations;
• In collaboration with the all-school health coordinator, develops, updates, and implements written policies and procedures for the clinical services and programs addressing health issues;
• Administers medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file;
• Trains staff to administer medications under certain circumstances in the nurse's absence or for field trips; Ensures proper documentation;
• Supplies and adequately maintains the school clinic; secures medications, including controlled substances, as required;
• Performs medical procedures as prescribed by physician(s);
• Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the student medical information system.
• Assists sick or injured students and staff, performs routine and emergency first aid;
• Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives;
• Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses with input from physicians, the health department, and school guidelines as appropriate; follows health department directives regarding management of such illnesses when applicable;
• Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a school counselor, school psychologist, physician, Child Protective Services, school administrator, or health department officials;
• Serves as a liaison with the public health department and other community agencies;
• Conducts basic screening programs as mandated in hearing and vision; refers students for follow-up;
• Provides guidance to staff for health-related procedures for students with special health needs;
• May train/supervise non-medical personnel to provide necessary health care such as CPR/First Aid/MAT training, etc.;
• Ensures compliance with law that all schools with at least one student with diabetes have at all times two staff members trained in the administration of insulin and glucagon;
• Ensures compliance with IDEA legislation that all required medical procedures will be done safely and correctly at school either by the school nurse or a designee trained and supervised by the school nurse or the school nurse supervisor;
• 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;
• Ensures compliance with all laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information and obtains written consent of parent/guardian to share information;
• Conducts health-related counseling that is sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of students;
• Performs clerical duties, including typing, filing, and duplicating related to school nurse functions;
• Assists teachers with designated instructional activities as assigned by the Head  of School/Associate Heads;
• Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs;
• Advises administrators, teachers, and cafeteria staff (with consent) on all students with food allergies; develops or obtains care plans for students with food allergies and advises school personnel in recognizing the signs of food allergies and the appropriate steps to take, including the administration of epinephrine;
• Performs other health-related duties as assigned by the Head of School or designee.

Thorough knowledge of current health issues as they relate to school-age children; general knowledge of student behavior management practices, procedures, and techniques; general knowledge of school system rules and procedures for classroom, halls, cafeteria, library and transportation; ability to guide, direct, teach, and counsel students; ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability and skill to make physical, social and emotional assessments and plan and implement interventions requiring professional nursing knowledge and judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must hold a valid license to practice as an LPN or RN in Virginia and maintain current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Familiarity and confidence with basic keyboarding skills and medical record keeping are expected. 

Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years of experience as a school nurse. 

Special Requirements: Satisfactory health condition as certified by a competent medical authority.

Duties are typically performed in a school clinic and other school settings such as classrooms, gym, cafeteria, and recreational areas. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and students weighing 150 pounds may be necessary. Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens is necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Daily close and personal contact with students is necessary. Regular contact with teachers, counselors, psychologists, and other specialists is necessary. Regular contact with parents, requiring skill in diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality is necessary. External contacts with community health care and social services providers by phone and written correspondence is necessary. Occasional attendance to after school meetings may be necessary. Must be available for phone consultation with the Head of School.