School Nurse – Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Westside Atlanta Charter School • Atlanta, GA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Westside Atlanta Charter School (WACS) is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and student-centered Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as our School Nurse. The School Nurse plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive school environment for students and staff. The School Nurse will provide direct health services, respond to student medical needs and emergencies, manage student health records and medication administration, support students with chronic health conditions, and collaborate with families, staff, healthcare providers, and school leadership. The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, calm under pressure, culturally responsive, and committed to helping every student be known, supported, and on a path to success.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a school nurse, pediatric nurse, community health nurse, or in a similar setting.
• Experience working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs.
• Experience managing chronic health conditions in a school or pediatric setting.
• Experience developing and implementing individualized healthcare plans.
• Familiarity with Georgia school health requirements and practices.
• Experience working in a diverse school community.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Collaborative professional environment focused on student success and employee excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed