The Care Coordinator provides professional nursing care, health screenings, and medication administration to students and staff. They also implement health and wellness programs and provide classroom education and counseling.
Requirements summary
Requires a nursing program graduate with a valid LPN license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and CPR/BLS certification. At least one year of experience in a well care or community health setting is required.
professional certificatebachelor degreeMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentNursing CareHealth CounselingExpense ControlHealth ScreeningsClassroom EducationCommunity HealthClinic ManagementSurvey Development
Job description
Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $23.90 - $31.10/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview The Care Coordinator works in collaborate with the Newport News Public Schools' Health Services Supervisor to provide professional nursing care to both students and staff at An Achievable Dream Academy, Middle and High School.
Performs and interprets health screenings, assesses student's health care needs, administers medication, classroom education and health counseling.
The Living Healthy well care model will be used to provide facilitation of individualized goal achievement to improve health and wellness for students and staff.
Initiates programs for development and implementation based on clinic needs.
What you will do Collaborates with the Newport News Public Schools' Health Services Supervisor to supervise and provide professional nursing care to both students and staff at An Achievable Dream Academy, Middle and High School.
Performs and interprets health screenings.
Assesses the healthcare needs of the students.
Participates in health fairs and education programs that are offered to our local community.
Develops surveys to assess the needs of students, staff and or community members and evaluates results.
Initiates programs for development and implementation based on clinic needs.
Creates and maintains an environment that produces a service that is efficient, competent and professional.
Administers medication.
Provides classroom education and health counseling.
Manage supplies and control expenses.
Qualifications Education Program Graduate, Nursing (Required) Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred) Experience 1 year experience in well care or community health setting (Required) 1 year classroom teaching (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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Market context
Virginia school support roles need specific credentials
In Virginia, school support staff roles often draw steady interest because districts need candidates who can meet federal qualification rules and work effectively in school settings. For this role, competition may center on candidates with the required diploma, college credit, and direct elementary library media experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your transcript and prior school experience align before applying.
