By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.
Spoyslvania County Public Schools is seeking School Nurses for the 2026-2027 School Year. This position provides nursing services to the student population in various environments and works collaboratively with school staff, parents, guardians, and healthcare providers to meet the health care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing education opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assesses student health needs to develop appropriate nursing care plans • Determine when sick or injured children should be sent home • Seek follow-up medical care and or be referred for emergency transport to a hospital setting • Administers first aid, emergency aid, medication, specialized medical procedures, and health screenings based on State of Virginia regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health as well as SCPS policy • Reviews updates and maintains a cumulative health record for all students • Serves as the medical liaison for special education students, e.g., performing vision and hearing assessment for triennial reassessments, reviews the health and developmental history of each child, attends individualized education program meetings as needed, etc., for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state mandates • Collaborates with parents, guardians, healthcare providers, teachers, multidisciplinary professional staff to implement individualized student care particularly for students with chronic conditions • Collaborates with healthcare providers, staff, and families to implement and maintain up-to-date health care plans, 504 plans, and IEPs for students • Functions as a liaison between students, parents, guardians, staff, and healthcare providers to promote access to care and or coordinate care • Promotes student independence by establishing care goals, teaching, and counseling students, parents, guardians, and staff to reinforce understanding of disease and self-care
Education and Experience:
Required:
• Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university • Current valid, not expired Registered Nurse RN License held within the state of Virginia or other compact state • Ability to obtain additional licenses and/or endorsements as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board • Experience in school pediatric public or community health nursing • Current valid not-expired BLS CPR certification
Preferred:
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university • National School Nurse Certification NBCSN
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best every day. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include:
• A competitive salary • Monthly PTO accrual • Robust healthcare benefit plans • Enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System VRS with defined contributions and potential employer match • FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Programs EAPs and employer-paid Life Insurance
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.
Employment Terms:
An employee may be offered a 10-Month 190 Day contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.
Benefits Eligibility:
Eligible
Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the WeAreSpotsyteam.
Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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