Elementary School Nurse - Wellness & Immunization Lead

HESSE ELEMENTARY; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System HESSE ELEMENTARY in Savannah, GA is seeking a School Nurse to manage the school health program and provide essential nursing care to students.

The role requires a Georgia nursing license and CPR/BLS certification, with pediatric experience preferred. The nurse will work with families and community resources to support student wellness and immunization management. This is a full-time position following the district calendar.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid Georgia nursing license.
• AHA or Red Cross BLS with hands on skill assessment.
• CPR certification (current).

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care for sudden illness or injury by opening the school health room.
• Conducts mass screenings and other appraisal activities to assess the health status of students.
• Promotes communicable disease control through exclusion/readmission authorization of students having a contagious disease or condition.
• Assists students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through individual instruction.
• Works with parents, care providers, & community resources to meet students' health needs.

Skills

LPN License

CPR/BLS

Pediatric care

Health education

Education

Nursing degree

Georgia nursing license

CPR certification

Job description

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System HESSE ELEMENTARY in Savannah, GA is seeking a School Nurse to manage the school health program and provide essential nursing care to students.

The role requires a Georgia nursing license and CPR/BLS certification, with pediatric experience preferred. The nurse will work with families and community resources to support student wellness and immunization management. This is a full-time position following the district calendar.