School Nurse-Lead

CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to provide school health services across district schools. The role includes routine health assessments, immunizations coordination, and health-related referrals to ensure student well-being.

The nurse will maintain health records, communicate with parents and school staff, and participate in total school health programs while adhering to district policies and confidentiality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Educational Level: LPN or RN.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication; medical training and ability to triage.
• Personal skills include pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Manages school health services and records.
• Conducts health screenings and reports health matters to parents and staff.
• Assists with health education and first aid in the school setting.
• Adheres to PSC Code of Ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Medical training

Triage ability

Pleasant personality

Cooperative attitude

Physical stamina

Education

LPN or RN

Job description

Reports To:Principal
Primary Function:Provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.

Requirements

Educational Level: LPN or RN.
Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, medical training and ability to work with children. Make independent and timely nursing decisions and to triage.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: CCSS Classified Salary Schedule A26 (Start pay $25.01- max pay $41.60) Steps awarded with verifiable experience (1:1 step:year if in school district experience, 1:2 step:year if not in a school district. This position is scheduled to work, and is paid on 190 days (prorated if not start at the begining of the school year. Yearly salary is determined by multiplying the hourly rate times 8 hrs, times the number of work days. That total then is divided by 12 months (or prorated months). This position is eligible for Teacher's Retirement. Link to the Classified Salary schedule: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2545/Ccsd/22be32c5-e876-48cf-9afd-bf53e0becef0/2027-Salary-Schedules-Classified-approved-06302026.pdf?disposition=inline

GENERAL

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
• Ensures primary workstation and responsibilities are covered at all times during the working day.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Maintains and manages files, records, office supplies, materials and equipment in an appropriate, accessible and current manner, including records necessary for reporting and accountability.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
• Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated and efficient office.
• Participates in workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
• Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls during work hours.
• Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school system and administration.
• Conducts school health service, including physical examinations, immunizations and tests for hearing and vision.
• Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and/or dental care.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Maintains updated cumulative health records on students.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.
• Advises on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
• Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and the State Board of Health.
• Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.
• Development and training of staff who provide health services, including the administration of medication to students.
• Coordinates the establishment, review and implementation of school health/services policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the establishment of guidelines, procedures and training in First Aid/CPR/First Responder Programs for schools and staff.
• Directs, monitors and evaluates aides/assistants assigned to the school health program throughout the system.
• Provides in-service training to for school personnel on health issues.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.