School Nurse

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School is seeking a caring, dependable, and highly qualified School Nurse to provide nursing services and health support to students and staff. The primary purpose of the school nurse is to implement a school health services program based on requirements established by Diocesan policies, procedures and protocols and by local, state and national regulations and statutes. The School Nurse is responsible for managing and overseeing the health needs of students during the school day. This includes providing direct care, maintaining health records, administering medications, and supporting a safe and healthy environment in alignment with Catholic teachings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, professionalism, compassion, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a school environment.

Candidate must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Nursing Degree preferred. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required and school nurse or pediatric experience preferred. Ability to use clinic/medical equipment, possess basic pharmacological knowledge, ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly, comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others, good oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills, willing attitude to be a part of the school team, and strong sense of professionalism.