Gateway Healthcare Professionals is currently hiring experienced Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses for Richmond Public School Systems needed for full-time for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year beginning in August. Richmond needs Full Time Nurses to work in the school clinics during the school week. The perfect candidates are nurses who are compassionate, flexible and understanding that this position’s duties may change from day to day.
HOURS
Daily hours vary but typically shifts last 7-8 hours Monday through Friday excluding Holidays.
REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• All work performed must align with Richmond Public Schools best practices guidelines.
• Excellent oral, written communications, organizational and public relations skills are essential.
• Experience with Windows-based computers required. Experience with Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Intranet and E-mail applications preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously and the ability to work efficiently under minimum on-site supervision.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and must be adaptable to changing priorities.
• Work effectively and professionally with children, young adults, families, teachers and school administrators.
• Must be physically capable and able to lift accordingly.
• Notifies parents of students about illnesses, physical defects and potential health problems and provides health counseling.
• Implements Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters, as directed by the Coordinator of School Health Services.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Provides emergency nursing services for sick or injured students at school.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Performs mandated health screenings according to guideline established by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Administer medications according to school board policy.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools and the identification and correction of safety and health hazards in schools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the coordination of health care service delivery, related service providers, and community agencies and other resource providers.
• Adhere to all HIPPA/FEPRA guidelines.
• Reliable transportation
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Preferred but not required: Bi-Lingual - some students and their parents speak Spanish so a nurse who speaks Spanish would be great, but this is not a requirement.
BENEFITS
All full-time school positions (32 hours or more weekly) are eligible for Medical/Vision and Dental Benefits (Gateway pays for 60% of Employee)
PTO
Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit
Salary: $34/hr (LPNs) and $42/hr (RNs)
LICENSE(S) & CERTIFICATION(S)
LPN or RN (Required)
CPR/BLS (Required)
WORK LOCATION
In Person - Richmond, Virginia
PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS - (Additional questions will be asked during screening process)
Can you tell me about the most challenging work environment you’ve worked in previously where you stayed busy and had to keep a cool head under pressure while communicating in a professional manner even when you were upset?
How did you learn of this position and/or Gateway Healthcare Professionals? Please be specific if someone referred you to speak to us. Your friend will only receive the referral bonus if you mention it on your application or in the first interview!