School Nurse - LPN

Muscogee-County-School-District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support school health services in Columbus, GA. The role focuses on managing students’ health needs so they can learn effectively, with duties ranging from health assessments to implementing IHCP/IEP plans.

Requires a Georgia LPN license, CPR/AED and First Aid, and a minimum of three years in public health or a hospital setting; pediatric school nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current LPN license by Georgia Board of Nursing with CPR/AED & First Aid.
• Minimum 3 years experience in public health or hospital settings; pediatric school nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform necessary health procedures as prescribed by physician’s order.
• Provide nursing observations and contribute to IHCP/IEP development.
• Assist schools in managing contagious diseases and infection control.
• Help staff, students and parents understand and manage health problems.
• Serve as liaison between school, physician and Public Health for exams and immunizations.
• Participate in SST and IEP meetings when health issues are considered.
• Serve on the school Crisis Management Team.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and document nursing notes.
• Advise clinic staff; review and monitor clinic procedures.
• Provide in-service training on health topics for staff and students.
• Assist in developing health procedures and Health Services Handbook.
• Perform other related health and nursing duties as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Pediatric care

Health assessment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905753

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

School Nurse - LPN

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$20.20 hourly

WORK DAYS:

190/Eight (8) hours daily

LOCATION:

To Be Determined

REPORTS TO:

System Lead Nurse

Primary Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide assistance to schools in managing the special health care and medical needs which affect a student’s ability to be successful in school.

Position will remain posted until filled.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

High School Diploma/GED

2. Licenses/Certifications Required:

Hold a current license by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse; current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid required. Please uploada copy of yourcurrent license/certification.

3. Experience:

Minimum of three years experience in public health, hospital or related medical facility; pediatric school nursing experience desired.

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to provide specialized nursing services; skills in health assessment of children and young adults; skills in training and performance of health related procedures; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work well with community, school personnel, students and parents

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. 1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. 2. Perform necessary health procedures that are prescribed by physician’s order and required in order to maintain a student in school.
3. 3. Provide nursing observations of students when requested by school staff as part of assessment for program placement or for contribution to the development of the students individual healthcare plan.
4. 4. Assist schools in managing contagious diseases and infection control procedures.
5. 5. Assist school personnel, students and parents in understanding and managing student health problems in order for the student to be successful and remain in school.
6. 6. Serve as a liaison between school and physician or other health professional and between the school and the Public Health Department on questions or issues regarding eye, ear, and dental examinations, immunizations, contagious diseases, and infection control.
7. 7. Participate, when requested by the school, in SST and IEP meeting and student staffing, as necessary when health or medical issues are being considered.
8. 8. Serve on the school’s Crisis Management Team.
9. 9. Evaluates student responses to prescribed interventions and the efficacy of the interventions and executes and documents the nursing interventions noted in an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP), Section 504 Plan, or Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
10. 10. Serve as a consultant to school clinic worker, as indicated; review and monitor clinic procedures and report to the Itinerant RN for the assigned school/s.
11. 11. Provide in-service/training for faculty, staff and students on appropriate health related subjects and procedures.
12. 12. Provide input for Itinerant RN and Lead School Nurse in establishing system health procedures, policies and protocols/guidelines, including development, review and revision of the Health Services Handbook.
13. 13. Perform other related health and nursing service duties as determined necessary

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chandra Henry , Lead Staffing Specialist
• Email: [e-mail]