School Nurse - Blue Ridge School

 

 

 

Job purpose:

The school nurse will support student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school. The school nurse will be responsible for addressing the health needs of students and staff when needed.

 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs student health procedures and assists students with administration of medication
2. Communicates and collaborates with school personnel, nursing administration, students and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues
3. Document, compile, and analyze data for reports on school health services
4. Ensure the use of proper forms, permission slips, and schedules for dispensing medication
5. Evaluates student injury reports and record as needed/requested.
6. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material
7. Maintains updated health records on students
8. Ensures primary workstation and responsibilities are covered at all times during the working day
9. Plans and implements school health management protocols
10. Screens and evaluates findings of deficit in vision, hearing, growth, etc.
11. Observes the child for development and health patterns in making nursing assessment
12. Provides consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district.

 

 

Qualifications:

1. Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse Program
2. Must hold valid State of Georgia Practical Nurse license
3. Must hold valid certification for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

 

Work Calendar:

This position works 7 hours a day, 183 days

 

 

Salary Range:

$23,442 - $35,740

 

 

Open Until Filled:

Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately as applications are received and selection of a candidate may occur at any time.

 

 

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.