Cluster Nurse I - Nurse Educator - Health and Social Services

GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Georgia is seeking a Cluster Nurse I to provide specialized health services to students. The role involves performing nursing assessments, developing health management plans, and collaborating with school staff and parents to address health-related barriers to learning. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid RN license. This position requires effective communication and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Three years pediatric experience in public health or related medical facility.
• Ability to provide specialized health-related services.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessment and planning for students' health care needs.
• Consult on student health issues and assist in developing health plans.

Skills

Communication

Training and Supervision

Health Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Position Type:
Professional/Technical/ Cluster Nurse I

Date Posted:
5/8/2025

Location:
Instructional Support Center

Date Available:
7/24/2025

License and Certification Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Georgia Board of Nursing and a valid Georgia driver's license required.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing required.

Experience Qualifications: Three years pediatric experience in public health, hospital and/or related medical facility required. School health experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Ability to provide specialized health related services on a direct/indirect basis; skills in training and supervision of health related procedures; ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, students, parents, and staff; ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools; and ability to work successfully with colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities: Perform nursing assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and referral activities for the purpose of identifying and meeting the health care needs of students and addressing health-related barriers to learning.

1. Care Coordination
2. a. Assist local school staff in developing individualized health management plans for students with identified health conditions in collaboration with parents and health care providers.
3. b. Perform appropriate specialized health care procedures as needed for students to attend school on a case-by-case basis.
4. Community/Public Health
5. a. Consult and support school personnel, parents, and students on student health issues including assisting local schools in developing IEP or 504 plans related to health conditions and medical considerations.
6. b. Serve as a liaison between school staff, parents, community health practitioners, and health agencies to interpret health information for educational planning and promote wellness.
7. c. Assist schools in managing communicable diseases and infection control procedures in collaboration with health care providers and the Public Health Department.
8. Quality Improvement
9. a. Provide training and professional development on health-related issues for school staff.
10. b. Support district health procedures and policies in compliance with laws under the supervision of the Lead School Nurse.
11. c. Complete and submit data reports as per departmental standards.
12. Leadership
13. a. Train school staff on implementing health management plans and specialized procedures.
14. b. Assist with mandated screenings by health departments.
15. c. Ensure school clinics meet compliance standards.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The employee must sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, manipulate objects, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and depth perception. The employee may operate a motor vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.