Substitute - Nurse (HS)

Adairsville High; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Adairsville High in Adairsville, Georgia is seeking a Substitute School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year. You will provide health assessments, manage student health plans, and respond to emergencies in a school setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Georgia LPN or RN license, has strong communication and documentation skills, and is able to work independently with students and staff. Starting immediately at $18 per hour with no benefits, this substitute role supports student wellbeing and the

Qualifications

• Able to make quick and methodical decisions in critical student care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with precise documentation.
• Experience as a nurse/paramedic in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and protects the health status of students and provides health assessments.
• Identifies abnormal health findings and implements student health plans.
• Interprets health status to parents and school personnel; initiates referrals as needed.
• Provides emergency nursing management for injuries/illnesses and promotes disease control.

Skills

Decision making under critical care

Communication skills

Documentation & records

School nurse autonomy

Education

LPN or RN Georgia license

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Substitute - Nurse (HS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5964037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Substitute School Nurse for the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Details: $18/hr; no benefits - must have LPN or RN licensure

Locations: Adairsville HS

Start Date: as soon as possible

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