Lead Registered Nurse (RN): Dixon Education Center chez Staunton City & Schools

Staunton City Schools, located in historic Staunton, Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) position at Dixon Education Center School beginning January 5, 2026. Position opened until filled.

210 Day Employment Notice.

Hourly Rate Range: $50.00 to $54.00 DOE/DOQ.

POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate. 

Full Benefits Package

Posting: Open Until Filled

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

                                        STAUNTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

                                               POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

The Lead Nurse coordinates health care services and provides leadership and consultation to the Superintendent, Principals, staff, students and parents in matters pertaining to health services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Develop and coordinate a health services program for students and staff;
• Assist with the interview and hiring of school nurses;
• Develop orientation and continuing education opportunities for school nurses/clinic aides;
• Interpret state health regulations and develop appropriate programs to comply with the regulations;
• Responsible for successful submission of data collection/state reporting as required by the Department of Education and as assigned by the Director of Student Services;
• Develop written health policies for the school division;
• Serve as a liaison among the professional medical community, the various departments within the school division, parents, administrators, students and the health services providers;
• Provide health information to students and staff;
• Assist with preparation and management of the School Medical/Health Services budget;
• Chair and serve on the School Health Advisory Board;
• Coordinates and provides CPR/First Aid/AED training and health services available to employees including the division wide Wellness Plan;
• Maintains CPR/First Aid/AED Instructional Certification-must obtain within the first year of employment (AHA);
• Serves as the School Nurse for Dixon Education Center;
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information;
• Collaborates with the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services to maintain the medical service’s website and;
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidate must possess demonstrated ability and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children in a school setting
• Active CPR Certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Duties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms, gyms, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas.  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hand, and talk or hear; light lifting up to 40 pounds and other limited physical activities are required.  Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Daily personal and close contact with students is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to germs and potentially blood borne pathogens.   Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. 

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Lead Nurse will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Staunton City Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Approved by:            Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Chief Human Resources Officer

Date:                           2025