School Nurse

Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Dublin City Schools is seeking a School Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive health services to students at Dublin Middle School and nearby sites. The role involves assessment, planning, intervention and referrals to support student well-being and minimize absences due to illness.

The LPN will work within a team of health professionals, school administrators and parents, ensuring compliance with state regulations and district policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and nursing care.
• Ability to assess and plan for student health","Documentation in compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care providers, parents and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program.
• Maintain accurate health records and ICHP/IEP documentation.
• Provide health education and counseling to students, parents and staff.
• Administer immunizations, physicals, vision and hearing tests.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Student health services

Communication

Record keeping

Education

LPN license (GA)

CPR certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Openings as of 10/30/2026

School Nurse JobID: 503

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location: Dublin Middle School
• Date Available: 07/28/2026

School Nurse (LPN)

Dublin City Schools

Position Purpose:

To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate. This LPN position will be housed at one school but will serve multiple sites.

Essential Functions:

• Works collaboratively with health care providers, parents, school district staff, and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program
• Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies
• Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and visionand hearing testing
• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students
• Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
• Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP)
• Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation
• Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, Section 504)
• Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary
• Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs
• Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities
• Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary
• Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers
• Uses personal computers and general office equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students

Travel Requirements:

• Frequent travel between schools may be required

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Work in standard school building environment
• Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases

Qualifications Profile:

• Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations
• Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable

License or Certificate:

• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse, designated as LPN as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state of Georgia

Compensation and Benefits:

• The school nurse works 40 hours her week, eight hours per day, for 190 days during the school year.
• Compensation for an LPN ran ges from $37,053.20 -$51,668.95 based on years of verifiable experience.
• A complete benefit package is available with options for state health insurance, vision, dental and life insurance. Additional supplementary policies are available.

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 5:37:46 PM CST.