School Nurse: Student Wellness & Care Champion

Westside Atlanta Charter School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Atlanta Charter School is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to serve as School Nurse, providing direct health services and managing student health records in a school setting.

The School Nurse will respond to medical needs, administer medications, support students with chronic conditions, and collaborate with families, staff, and healthcare partners to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in the State of Georgia or eligibility for Georgia licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within a designated period.
• Experience providing nursing care to children or adolescents preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic nursing practices, emergency response, medication administration, and health documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, triage, and appropriate nursing care to students experiencing illness, injury, or other health concerns.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to medical emergencies and school-related injuries.
• Develop and implement individualized health plans for students with medical conditions, in collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions, including asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, seizure disorders, and other identified needs.
• Provide health education and promote healthy habits, wellness, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Determine when a student should remain in school, be sent home, or receive emergency medical attention in accordance with school policies and applicable regulations.
• Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications in accordance with physician orders, parent/guardian authorization, school policies, and applicable laws.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Safely manage emergency medications, including epinephrine and other medications prescribed for student health conditions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate procedures for medication storage, access, documentation, and disposal.
• Train and support designated school personnel when appropriate and permitted.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date student health records.
• Review health information and immunization documentation as required.
• Maintain documentation related to health screenings, medications, injuries, treatments, and health plans.
• Coordinate required health screenings and follow-up services.
• Ensure nursing practices comply with applicable Georgia laws, regulations, professional standards, and school policies.
• Protect student confidentiality and maintain compliance with FERPA, HIPAA where applicable, and school confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain and regularly review emergency response procedures related to student health.
• Ensure the health clinic/nurse's office is appropriately stocked and organized.
• Maintain first-aid and emergency supplies.
• Participate in school emergency preparedness and crisis response planning.
• Collaborate with school leadership to strengthen health and safety protocols.
• Serve as a key member of the school's student support and safety team.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with parents and guardians regarding student health needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community health organizations as appropriate.
• Provide families with resources and referrals when additional health services are needed.
• Support a welcoming, respectful, and service-minded experience for students and families.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, special education staff, administrators, and other school personnel to support student wellness and learning.
• Participate in student support meetings, 504 meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings when health-related expertise is needed.
• Support attendance by helping address health-related barriers to school participation.
• Contribute to a positive school culture grounded in Holistic Growth, Curious Minds, Community Belonging, and Academic Excellence.
• Perform other duties related to student health and safety as assigned by school administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

RN or LPN license in GA

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Westside Atlanta Charter School is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to serve as School Nurse, providing direct health services and managing student health records in a school setting.

The School Nurse will respond to medical needs, administer medications, support students with chronic conditions, and collaborate with families, staff, and healthcare partners to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.