Commonwealth Academy is currently seeking to hire a full-time temporary (with the possibility of becoming permanent) School Nurse beginning November 2024 through the end of the current school year.  Major duties and responsibilities of the position are:

• Provide professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. 
• Administer medication to students in accordance with physician orders.
• Support students with medical conditions and share appropriate action plans with families.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians, teachers and other school personnel regarding the health and safety of needs of students.
• Review and keep accurate physical and vaccination records in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health.
• Assist with the development and delivery of the school’s health curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues in accordance with federal and state privacy regulations.
• Prepare medications and first aid kits for school-sponsored field trips

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing license to practice either as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Up-to-date American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications 
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor preferred
• Pediatric nursing experience required, 2 to 3 years working in a school setting preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and serve as part of a multi-disciplinary administrative team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications preferred 
• Familiarity with electronic medical record platforms

About Commonwealth Academy

Commonwealth Academy is a leader in differentiated instruction for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences. We also offer an unparalleled program for twice-exceptional students. We bring equal parts expertise and compassion to the work we do. With an emphasis on college prep, Commonwealth Academy empowers students to fully explore their intellectual passions and potential while fostering the growth that enables them to excel now and in the future. Our tight-knit community allows for the types of learning environments, relationships, and opportunities where kids are seen and supported for who they are and able to become their very best selves. We see the value, spark, and promise in every young person we have the pleasure to know. Commonwealth Academy offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health/dental, long-term and short-term disability, 403b plan, tuition remission, and professional development reimbursement. Commonwealth Academy recognizes and values the wide range of voices and perspectives in all spheres of the academic enterprise. Through this exchange of views and experiences, our students gain the skills..., knowledge, and attitude that will prepare them to be leaders in an increasingly multicultural world. The school honors its commitment to inclusion through admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, and curriculum. The Board, administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students are committed to a positive, pluralistic environment where the academic and social well-being of all students is affirmed and assured, as well as to policies that promote inclusiveness, social justice, and respect for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, and gender identity/expression.

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