School Nurse (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Description

School Nurse (Full-Time)
Bishop Ireton Catholic High School - Alexandria, Virginia
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year, beginning August 2026
Position Type: Full-Time Staff (avg. 40 hours per week), 10 month position

About Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Arlington serving students in grades 9-12. Rooted in the Salesian charism, Bishop Ireton forms young people spiritually, intellectually, creatively, socially, and physically while encouraging all members of the community to Advance Always in faith and learning.
Faculty and staff share in the mission of Catholic education by fostering a safe, caring, and Christ-centered environment that supports the dignity and well-being of every student.

Position Summary
Bishop Ireton High School seeks a compassionate and experienced Full-Time School Nurse to join a collaborative team of two nurses, in order to promote student health, safety, and wellness within the school community. The School Nurses manage the daily operations of the school clinic and health office in the student wellness center, providing direct care to students, supporting preventive health practices, and collaborating with faculty, families, and administrators to ensure a healthy learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide nursing care and first aid to students during the school day
• Assess illness and injury and determine appropriate care or referral
• Maintain student health records and ensure all compliance needs in line with Virginia regulations and diocesan policies
• Administer medications according to physician orders and school protocols
• Develop and manage individualized healthcare and emergency care plans
• Monitor and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies)
• Coordinate responses to medical emergencies and maintain emergency preparedness procedures
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns
• Collaborate with administration, agencies, athletic trainers and school safety and counseling team members regarding health policies and student wellness initiatives and documentation requirements
• Collaborate as a nurse team to cover the clinic and student wellness center throughout the school year
• Maintain health office and clinic supplies and equipment
• Support school activities and events as needed from a health and safety perspective
• Promote a welcoming, respectful environment aligned with Catholic values, participating in the life of the school

Qualifications
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Experience in school nursing, pediatric nursing, or community health preferred
• Knowledge of adolescent health and wellness practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• Willingness to support the mission of Catholic education
• Completion of diocesan background check and Virtus compliance

Preferred Qualities
• Experience working in a school or youth-centered environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, and counselors
• Calm and compassionate presence in high-stress situations
• Experience with Magnus or similar health software

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
• Detailed Cover letter
• Resume
• Nursing license information
• Three professional references
Send application materials to personnel@bishopireton.org.

About the Employer

Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic preparatory high school located in historic Alexandria, Va., began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. As a Salesian community of learning, Bishop Ireton is dedicated to the educational and spiritual formation of young men and women, challenging them to Advance Always in scholarship, service, and in the love of God and one another. The school resides in the Diocese of Arlington, receives accreditation from the Virginia Catholic Education Association, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools and competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA).