School Nurse - Park Creek School

Park Creek School; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Creek School in Dalton, GA is seeking a School Nurse to support student health needs through assessment, intervention and follow-up. The nurse will maintain health records and coordinate care for students and staff within the school setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and administrators, adherence to school health protocols, and providing guidance on health policies for the district. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Must hold valid Georgia LPN license.
• Must hold valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs student health procedures and assists students with administration of medication.
• Communicates with school personnel, families and students about health issues in a professional manner.
• Document, compile, and analyze data for reports on school health services.
• Maintain health records and ensure confidentiality.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program

CPR certification

Job description

School Nurse - Park Creek School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890492

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

School Nurse - Park Creek School

Job purpose: The school nurse will support student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school. The school nurse will be responsible for addressing the health needs of students and staff when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs student health procedures and assists students with administration of medication
• Communicates and collaborates with school personnel, nursing administration, students and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues
• Document, compile, and analyze data for reports on school health services
• Ensure the use of proper forms, permission slips, and schedules of dispensing medication
• Evaluates student injury reports and record as needed/requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material
• Maintains updated health records on students
• Ensures primary workstation and responsibilities are covered at all times during the working day
• Plans and implements school health management protocols
• Screen and evaluates findings of deficit in vision, hearing, growth, etc.
• Observes the child for development and health patterns in making nursing assessment
• Provides consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse Program
• Must hold valid State of Georgia Practical Nurse license
• Must hold valid certification for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Work Calendar: This position works 7 hours a day, 183 days

Salary Range: $23,186 - $35,291

Open Until Filled: Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately as applications are received and selection of a candidate may occur at any time.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.55 to $29.80 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Bianca Maldonado , Assistant Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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