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School Nurse (LPN or RN) at Rivermont Schools in Lynchburg, VA
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Job Description
At Rivermont Schools, we serve students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion, collaboration, and growth guide everything we do. Join us in helping students achieve their highest potential.
As a School Nurse (LPN/RN) at Rivermont Schools, you will support student health and wellness by providing compassionate, high-quality care throughout the school day. You’ll assist with medication administration, first aid, and health monitoring under the direction of a Certified School Nurse or physician. Your calm, caring presence will help ensure students can focus on learning in a safe, supportive environment.
What You’ll Need
- Current Virginia license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Minimum of two years of experience providing nursing services to children
- Knowledge of medical disorders, treatment procedures, medication administration, and infection control
- Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to school health services
- Strong communication, documentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with students, families, staff, and multidisciplinary team members
- Valid Virginia driver’s license
What You’ll Do
- Provide basic nursing care, first aid, and health support to students during the school day
- Administer medications and document care according to physician orders and school policies
- Monitor students with chronic conditions and report changes in health status to the Certified School Nurse
- Support staff with student health needs and communicate effectively with families when appropriate
- Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant health office environment
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
Rivermont Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.