Area Middle School _ School Nurse (Redan Middle School) 2026-2027

About the role

The Redan Middle School is seeking a highly energetic, GA-licensed School Nurse (RN-LPN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to students, including administering medications, giving intramuscular injections, performing respiratory assessments, and assisting with emergency needs.
• Monitor and assess student health on a regular basis to differentiate between those who can remain in school and those who need to be excluded due to illness.
• Maintain accurate health records.
• Conduct regular health screenings such as vision and hearing tests; identify issues and communicate with parents, guardians, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies as necessary.
• Attend 504 Plan meetings and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to support students with special healthcare needs; advise on modification of the education program to meet individual student health needs.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators as well as healthcare providers and community resources to promote student health and create a safe school environment.
• Serve as a resource for health-related issues, providing guidance and support.
• Provide health education to students, staff members, parents, and guardians on topics such as hand hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, and other preventive practices.
• Perform mandatory reporting duties to ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Identify problems and resolve moderately complex issues related to healthcare matters.
• Make minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Grade 117 - Licensed Practical Nursing or equivalent education/training required.
• Grade 122 - Registered Nurse or equivalent education/training or is required.
• Minimum one (1) year registered nurse, practical nursing or closely related experience is required.
• Experience in pediatric nursing is preferred.