Personal Care Attendant Dedicated School Nurse at Pulaski County Schools in Pulaski, VA

Job description

PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Pulaski County Public Schools Personal Care Attendant Dedicated School Nurse � Special Education September 24, 2026 Position Overview : This dual-role position combines the responsibilities of a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and a 1:1 Dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide comprehensive personal, educational, and direct clinical support for a student with complex physical and medical needs. The role ensures physical safety, delivers skilled medical care, assists with daily living activities, and promotes full inclusion across home, school, community, and transit settings. Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties Direct Clinical Care & Medical Management: Administer daily skilled interventions (G-tube/J-tube feedings, medication administration/logging, airway care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy) as directed by Parents/Physicians. Monitor for medical changes and execute Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP) and emergency protocols immediately. Activities of Daily Living & Personal Hygiene: Assist with all daily care including meal preparation (emphasizing fresh, unprocessed ingredients), hydration, dressing, toileting/diapering, showers, and hygiene care. Promptly manage soiled linens and clothes. Transfers, Mobility & Physical Fitness: Assist with safe transfers in/out of specialized seating, mobility equipment, AAC, and powered mobility. Support prescribed physical therapies, gait training, tricycle riding, swimming, daily walks, and recreational/outdoor engagement. Educational & Social Development Support: Interact regularly to encourage communication and social skill development using behavioral and therapeutic techniques (modeling, assistive technology). Facilitate active participation in classroom, community, and recreational activities. Transportation & Transit Support: Provide transportation in a modified ramp van or car seat, accompanying the student during school commutes and activities while maintaining medical stability. Documentation & Professional Collaboration: Maintain accurate logs and records compliant with HIPAA/FERPA. Collaborate with parents, teachers, therapists (PT/OT/SLP/TVI), and school administrators to align health support with IEP goals. Qualifications & Requirements Licensure & Certifications: Minimumactive CNA license in good standing; current First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications (PALS preferred) Position Title: 1:1 Dedicated School Nurse (RN/LPN) � Medically Fragile Student Support Position Overview Provides direct, one-on-one nursing care to a medically fragile student throughout the academic day and during school transportation. The nurse ensures physical safety, delivers complex skilled medical interventions, and facilitates the student's full, active inclusion in the educational environment. Key Responsibilities Direct Clinical Care: Administer daily skilled interventions, including enteral feedings (G-tube/J-tube), medication administration, airway management (tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator management if applicable), oxygen therapy, and continuous assessment. Emergency Intervention: Monitor for medical changes (e.g., seizure activity, dysreflexia, acute respiratory distress) and execute Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP) and emergency protocols immediately. Mobility & Personal Care: Assist with safe transfers, therapeutic positioning, hygiene, and physical accessibility needs across all school settings. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain real-time, accurate clinical logs, Medication Administration Records (MAR), and nursing progress notes in compliance with district, state, and HIPAA/FERPA standards. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with the classroom teacher, therapy teams (PT/OT/SLP), parents, and school district health administrators to align daily medical support with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Transit Support: Accompany the student on specialized school transportation to and from school, m