School Nurse

Metter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dooly County School System is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to promote student and staff health at Dooly County High School. The role supports medical care, chronic condition management, and health emergency response in a school setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating health services, and maintaining health records. Licensure as RN or LPN in Georgia and BLS certification are required; experience in pediatric or community health nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Georgia RN or LPN license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate school health services and screenings.
• Administer medications and assist in health emergencies.
• Maintain up-to-date health records for students.
• Communicate health information with parents and staff.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Detail - School Nurse Posted on : 01/29/2026

Job Title: School Nurse

Job Location: Dooly County High School

Category: Classified

Job Description

Position: School Nurse Location: Dooly County High School

Accountable to: Principal Classification: Exempt

Mission: The mission of Dooly County School System is to empower every student to reach their highest aspiration and thrive in an ever-changing world.

Vision: The vision of the Dooly County School System is to serve as a beacon of teaching and learning, illuminating the path to success for all students.

Position Summary

The School Nurse promotes the health and well-being of students and staff by providing medical care, managing chronic conditions, and responding to health emergencies.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year will be based on the Dooly County Board of Education approved salary schedule and years of verifiable relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

Certification/License:

• Valid State of Georgia nurse license required (RN or LPN).
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Work Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pediatric nursing or community health nursing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with youth and adults in the school setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with students, staff, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work with others in a confidential, cooperative, and service-oriented manner; excellent listening and communication skills.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• May be regularly required to stand, sit, crouch, crawl, push/pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.

Essential Duties

• Conduct and/or coordinate school health services program, including screenings, assessment of immunization status, and tests for hearing and vision, as appropriate.
• Perform student health procedures and assist students with medication administration as necessary.
• Select and refer students in need of medical and dental care.
• Report to parents/guardians, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters.
• Maintain up-to-date health records on students.
• Regularly observe students to identify health needs.
• Participate with school staff in developing and implementing the total school health services program.
• Advise on modifications of the education program to meet the health needs of individual students.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Advise the principal and family of infectious and contagious diseases. Perform other duties as assigned.

Note

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

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be in accordance with the current schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Physical Demands

Performing the functions of this job may require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and some fine finger dexterity. The job may require occasional lifting of up to 50lbs. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. Reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, local, or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may temporarily change or remain in effect for the school year to best serve our students' needs.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of the position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed - even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. It should be noted that the order of performance responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designated or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

It is the policy of the Dooly County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Note

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated, and only those meeting the qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notifications will be sent to applicants except those selected for interviews.

Qualification Required: Qualifications are included in the job description.