Substitute - Nurse (ELEM: 2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartow County Schools’ Cloverleaf Elementary in Cartersville, GA seeks a substitute School Nurse for the 2026-2027 year. This long-term sub position requires LPN or RN licensure and carries no benefits.

The nurse will perform health assessments, screen for vision/hearing/scoliosis/growth issues, and implement health plans. Emergency nursing, referrals, and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold Georgia LPN or RN licensure.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in nursing, preferably in a school setting.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and protects the health status of students and conducts health assessments.
• Performs vision/hearing/scoliosis/growth screenings and interprets health findings.
• Implements student health plans and coordinates referrals to families or community resources.
• Provides emergency nursing management for injuries and illnesses and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Documentation

School nursing

Education

LPN or RN licensure

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Substitute - Nurse (ELEM: 2026-2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5850073

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

Position: School Nurse for the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Details: long term sub position, no benefits - must have LPN or RN licensure

Locations: Cloverleaf ES

Start Date: July 30, 2026

Job Description: Promotes and protects the optimal health status of students. Provides health assessments. Screens and evaluates findings of deficit in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, etc. Identifies abnormal health findings. Implements student health plan. Interprets the health status of students to parents and school personnel. Initiates referrals to parents, school personnel or community health resources for interventions, remediation and follow through. Utilizes existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students. Implements procedures and provides for emergency nursing management for injuries/illnesses. Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases. Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion. Presents a professional image when representing the school district through word, action and dress. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. Performs other duties as requested and required.

Education, Certification or Training: State of Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Certification.

Skills: Ability to make (quick and methodical) decisions pertaining to critical care of students and employees. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organizational skills to include specificity with documentation of records. Ability and knowledge to work effectively as a nurse/paramedic in a school setting.

Experience: Previous experience working as a nurse preferred. Must hold minimum of LPN licensure.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

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

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