Newport News Public Schools

Nurses in this setting are assigned to individual schools where they organize and manage the school health clinic, serving both students and staff. The role encompasses a broad scope of practice including health screenings, medical examinations, emergency first aid, health counseling, and health education workshops. Unlike a traditional hospital environment, school nurses at Newport News Public Schools operate as autonomous practitioners within an educational setting, managing the full range of student health needs independently. The position requires a professional nursing degree from an accredited program, RN licensure through the Virginia Board of Nursing, current CPR certification, and some prior nursing experience. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred but not required. This is a non-traditional nursing environment suited for RNs who value independent practice, health education, and working with pediatric and adolescent populations in an educational context.

The organization is a public school district, and the nursing role is oriented toward student health, safety, and wellness in an educational setting.