Substitute School Nurse Health Services Champion

Openings as of 5/24/2026 Hampshire County Schools Substitute School Nurse P27-001-82 JobID: 64586 Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Location: County Wide-Hampshire County Schools Closing Date: 05/26/2026 County: Hampshire County Schools POSITION School Nurse SUPERVISOR Principal and/or Superintendent of Schools FLSA STATUS Exempt EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 210 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment days may be established by HCBOE SALARY Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Hampshire County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. EVALUATION Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy JOB SUMMARY The School Nurse provides nursing/health related services to the students and school community at assigned school(s). PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Respond to student health issues at assigned school(s) Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health service program for the assigned school(s) Serve as a resource and consultant to the school staff, students and families on health-related issues Develop, write and implement health care plans for specific individual students, including Health Electronic Care Plans (HECP) Maintain and update knowledge and understanding of WVBE Policy 2422.7 Standards of Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedures and the Health Care Procedures Manual Participate in establishing procedures for emergency care of student injuries/illnesses Develop and implement procedures and programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases Assist in the investigation of communicable diseases Promote the collaboration and transfer of information among the community health professionals, the schools and the Hampshire County Health Department Review and update student health records Attend and participate in faculty, staff and community meetings as a representative of the school health program Participate in the school’s multi-disciplinary team evaluation process Participate as the health professional in IEP and 504 meetings Serve as the liaison between the school, student, parents, and health care providers Collaborate with principals and staff to assess, plan, and maintain a healthy school environment Coordinate and implement the school’s health screening program and follow-up activities Coordinate and monitor compliance with state immunization laws Assist in the development of health care plans for special needs students Assist and provide health care class instruction Maintain ongoing contact with school principal(s), teachers, aides, secretaries, cooks, and custodians regarding health-related issues Identify and prioritize students who need individual health care plans Administer first aid and emergency care by responding immediately Monitor medication administration at the schools Perform medication audits of schools’ medication logs Ensure the delivery of school health services at assigned schools Maintain confidential information in compliance with state nursing procedures, Hampshire County Schools’ procedures and the WVDE’s procedures for the Collection, Maintenance, and Disclosure of School Records, and the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Maintain expertise by participating in relevant professional development Coordinate referrals for various health problems to appropriate community resources and keep appropriate school staff apprised of the referral status Assist with health related attendance problems Complete an annual report and submit to the Coordinator of Student Support/Social Services Participate on Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) School Team QUALIFICATIONS Certified School Nurse is defined as a registered professional nurse, who is licensed by the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV Code § 30-7-1, et seq.), who has completed a WVDE approved program as defined in Policy 5100: Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation Programs (WV 126CSR114), and meets the requirements for certification as contained in WVBE Policy 5202: Minimum requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications (WV 126CRS136—hereinafter Policy 5202). The certified school nurse must be employed by the county board of education or the county health department as specified in WV Code § 18-5-22. Hold current CPT certification Ability to adhere to appropriate safety, hygiene, and personal health standards and maintain a safe work area Ability to demonstrate courtesy and tact in interpersonal relations with staff and community members To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds and assist with lifting up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated. #J-18808-Ljbffr