Area 4 Elementary School_Nurse, School (RN/ LPN) (Panola Way ES) 2026-2027

Panola Way Elementary School is seeking a highly energetic, GA-licensed School Nurse (RN or LPN).

About the role

Under direct supervision, provides appropriate health/medical services to designated students in an effort to minimize absences due to illness and create a climate of health and well-being in the schools for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD).

Responsibilities

• Performs student health procedures and assists students with administration of medication.
• Performs respiratory assessment; performs tracheostomy care, if needed.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters.
• Maintains up-to-date health records on students.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Works one-on-one with assigned students; travels to school on bus with students; attends all classes and activities with required equipment.
• Maintains responsibility for emergency care of assigned students.
• Advises on modification of the education program to meet health needs of individual students.
• Prepares and submits reports for the lead nurse and principal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid State of Georgia Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Valid certificates in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Minimum of one (1) year practical nursing or closely related experience.
• Experience in pediatric nursing is preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal child development, educational principles, and approaches pertinent to children with various intellectual and learning disabilities, special needs preschool children, and principles of nursing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Exhibits a kind and caring manner; flexible, organized, dependable, conscientious, and a team player.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Practical Nursing or equivalent education/training is preferred.

Pay

Salary Grade: 117 (LPN) / 122 (RN). View salary schedules.