School Nurse

Job Description

Our Lady of Hope Catholic School is seeking a full-time (part time is an option as needed), licensed nurse (RN or LPN) for the 2024-2025 school year.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

- Conducts emergency care and first aid to students for accidents and illnesses during school hours
- Maintains detailed student health records regarding clinic visits, medical difficulties of students, screening results, physical examinations, and immunization records
- Ensures that state and local health requirements are met by students and teachers. Is knowledgeable about the contents of the Virginia School Health Guidelines
- Makes health appraisals through observation, interview, analysis of health records, and consults with administrators, faculty and parents
- Acts as a resource to faculty regarding health education
Coordinates all health screenings (i.e., vision, hearing, and scoliosis)
Keeps inventory and order supplies (within the budget allotted) when needed
- Follows the Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen requirements
- Respects the confidentiality of all students, faculty and staff
- Accepts other miscellaneous duties related to health/clinic care as defined by the principal; helps with the front office as needed

Salary is competitive and based on experience. Interested candidates should submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools. Please send resume to Jeanne Canavan at jcanavan@ourladyofhope.net

About the Employer

Our Lady of Hope Catholic School is a K-8 elementary school located on a beautiful campus in Potomac Falls, Virginia. We strive to educate our students for eternity with an emphasis on faith formation and have high academic standards. We are a blue ribbon school with dedicated teachers and staff. Our small school community feels like a family.