The Langley School, a PS-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, seeks a guest temporary nurse to be on call for nurse coverage needs as they become available. We currently have one full-time school nurse who serves all of our students. This position would be as needed (generally one day up to one week) when our school nurse is unavailable and would be paid daily.
Essential functions, duties, and responsibilities:
Consistently acts in accordance with the nursing guidelines and practices of Virginia and supports the school’s mission and values
Responsible for assessing the health status of children in the identification and prevention of illnesses, providing general healthcare
Ensures the safety and well-being of students
Provides direct health care to students and, in the case of emergencies, to employees
Oversees the administration of medication to students
Administers Emergency Medications such as Epinephrine or Inhalers, if needed
Maintains accurate and complete records of students and incidents as required
Communicates necessary information to colleagues and families regarding student health needs
Identifies diabetes symptoms in students with Type 1 diabetes and provide for the child's health needs at school, such as checking blood sugars and providing insulin injections if needed, as well as taking necessary steps if the blood sugars are high or low
Works a daily schedule that begins no later than 7:45am and ends at 3:45pm
Qualifications/requirements:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a current license in the state of Virginia (or compact state reciprocity) required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
First Aid, CPR, and AED certified
Clinical experience required, pediatric and school experience preferred
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Caitlin Jutkowitz, School Nurse
via e-mail: cjutkowitz@langleyschool.org
Please write “Guest Temp Nurse” in the subject line.
No phone calls, please.
The Langley School believes that a diverse school community promotes learning and growth, preparing students for responsible and compassionate global citizenship. The school administers all programs and policies without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.