School Nurse

Metter; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metter seeks a School Nurse to support student health services across multiple Georgia locations. The nurse will manage medications, perform health screenings, and collaborate with staff, students, and families to maintain a safe clinical environment.

Required qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, valid Georgia RN/LPN license, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, and at least three years of nursing experience. Professionalism and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing education program.
• Valid RN/LPN licensure in Georgia; CPR/AED; ARC First Aid certification.
• Three years of nursing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to maintain records and collaborate with school personnel, students, families.
• Alternatives to above qualifications may be acceptable per Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Present a professional appearance.
• Attend mandatory clinic trainings and district events.
• Deliver nursing services per Georgia Board of Nursing rules; maintain accurate documentation.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings and other required health services.
• Administer and document medications per clinic policies and physician directions.
• Maintain a clean, secure clinic; ensure proper medication storage.
• Provide privacy and advocate for students; set behavior expectations in clinic.
• Identify and manage infectious illnesses and prevent transmission.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and document Plans (IAP/504/IEP).
• Communicate with school staff, students and families about health issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

RN/LPN licensure (Georgia)

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Three years nursing experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Detail - School Nurse Posted on : 03/05/2026

Job Title: School Nurse

Job Location: Multiple Locations

Category: Classified

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing education program
• Valid RN/LPN licensure in the State of Georgia; Certification in CPR/AED; Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid
• Three years of nursing experience
• Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job
• Written and oral communication; strong motivation for community health; ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students, and families; competency in computer applications, record keeping, and organizational abilities; interpersonal skills necessary for overseeing the clinic; knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practice, and procedures is essential
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Present a professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Attend mandatory clinic training, pre-planning, professional learning days, and other district required trainings.
• Adhere to district administrative rules; use a distinct clinical knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice; deliver nursing services consistent with Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations; nursing procedures are efficient, safe, and effective; maintain accurate documentation of clinic services including emergency situations; demonstrate ethical and professional behavior including maintenance of confidentiality at all times.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings and other required health services.
• Administer and document medications to students according to approved clinic policies, procedures, protocols, and written physician directions to include injectable medications and emergency medication with appropriate documented records.
• Organize and maintain a clean, orderly clinic to ensure a safe physical environment including locked medication cabinets, practicing standard precautions at all times, and maintaining sharps containers in appropriate locations; maintain adequate clinic supplies.
• Provide privacy and a caring environment; display and model respect towards students and others; serve as a student advocate and establish and communicate clear behavior expectation in the clinic to students and staff.
• Identify and manage individuals with suspected infectious illnesses and help prevent transmission to others through exclusion and education.
• Evaluate student responses to prescribed interventions and the efficacy of the interventions and execute and document the nursing interventions noted in an Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP or Section 504 Plan) or an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Communicate and collaborate with school personnel, students, and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190-day position. Salary based on MCSS approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal.

Qualification Required: See job description