Job Title Nurse Navigator - English Language Learners
Location Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name HCPS - Tucker High School
About Us Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties Enhances the educational process through health promotion, health management practices, and accommodations to English Language Learners. Provides direct care and comprehensive coordination of care for students, eliminating barriers and facilitating access, interaction, and access to instruction by promotion of an optimal level of wellness. Provides leadership and consultation to administration, staff, families and community partners in matters pertaining to school health.
Essential Duties - Provides direct student assessment related to state required school registration health records;
- Assesses and triages health needs of new and on-going students including but not limited to physical exams, immunizations, and communicable diseases;
- Oversees point of contact for all navigated students: including but not limited to interaction with medical, nursing (internal and external), ancillary services, and local health departments;
- Interprets health status, medical findings, medical records as necessary;
- Provides direct care including but not limited to first aid, care required by physician order, immunizations, and emergency care needs;
- Provides screening for vision and hearing as necessary;
- Provides education to families, students, and staff. Acts as an information resource;
- Collect and report data - care provided, barriers, medications/immunizations, treatment, etc;
- Assist families and students with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed
- Collaborates with providers, health department and internal departments in the management, planning and implementation of care;
- Functions as a contributing member of School Health and Family & Community Engagement
- Demonstrates appropriate use of written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development
- Serves as a child advocate
- Reports compliance with state laws requiring immunization and exclusion of student with contagious diseases
- Encourages students to be a health-educated person and knowledgeable health consumer
- Improves school nursing, school health and the navigation of the health system as it relates to instruction and education through research and continuing education
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
- Attends school, community, and professional meetings as requested
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
- Regular attendance is required
Minimum Qualifications Must have the ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards; the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual needs and medical care; and basic knowledge of computerized medical record systems and use of MS Office or Google suite.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials, blood and/or body fluids, and situations that may require safety precautions and knowledge thereof, and the use of protective equipment.
Must hold a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, valid Virginia driver's license, current CPR/AED certification and a minimum of 1 year experience working with child and adolescent health care and assessment. Bachelor of science in nursing is preferred and bilingual skills preferred.
Additional Information The minimum salary for this 12-month/ 260-day position is $63,352 (ASN), $69,537 (BSN) or $72,875 (MSN). The annual salary will be prorated based upon the actual work begin date.
How To Apply To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume,
- Nursing license and CPR/AED certification
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail them to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary 66352
Maximum SalaryCurrency USD
Main Organization Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
Amount of TravelWork At Home
