Substitute Nurse

Substitute Nurse

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Substitute Nurse
Department: Student Services
Salary Grade: Substitute Pay Schedule
FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Student Services

Reports to: Director of Student Services
Date: 07/16/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist with health services and provide leadership in establishing a complete and effective program of school health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Interpret the school health services to school personnel and students.

Maintain the school medical clinic and administer medication according to school board policy.

Administer screening program as required by Virginia school law and school board policy.

Assist in the provision of support services to students with disabilities.

Perform other duties as assigned by the division's school nurse coordinator and/or building administrator.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service

Thinks Strategically

Shows Initiative

Acts Decisively

Communicates Effectively

Works Collaboratively

Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis and Management

Fiscal Planning and Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a valid state license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to practice professional nursing in Virginia.

Two (2) years nursing experience, preferably in community health.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The Nurse should have knowledge of professional nursing practices, childhood illnesses, chronic conditions, communicable disease control, and emergency care procedures. Skills required include clinical assessment, medication administration, accurate documentation, and effective communication with students, families, and staff. The nurse must be able to adapt quickly to different school environments, exercise sound judgment in emergencies, maintain confidentiality, and build positive relationships. The ability to remain calm under pressure, recognize when to escalate health issues, and promote student wellness is essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Reliable transportation is necessary.

Travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:
OPEN

SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:
-

START DATE:
2026-27