School Nurse for Horizon Academy (Grades 9-12) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Essential Functions

• Oversees activities of the school clinic.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Administers first aid to students and staff, within the scope of nursing practice, as needed for injuries and illness. Upon nursing assessment, determines if emergency services are to be called and makes referrals as needed.
• Evaluates students with illnesses/health conditions to determine if they can stay at school or need to leave school, and communicates with parents when necessary.
• Maintains medication schedules, coordinates, administers, and documents daily scheduled medication in accordance with school procedures.
• Works with parents, local physicians, and staff to meet individual medical needs of students.
• Provides or assists in medical care for students with chronic health conditions during school hours.
• Communicates health needs and concerns to school administration and promotes good health practices within the school.
• Provides in-services to staff for special procedures/health-related concerns.
• Aids in obtaining immunization records and other required state-mandated health forms/screenings.
• Performs vision and hearing screenings (training provided).
• Submits clinic orders for supplies to the Health Services Coordinator at least twice a year (May and December).
• Maintains monthly checks of school Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Reports to and works closely with the Health Services Coordinator, providing necessary information regarding the health and wellbeing of students and staff.
• Reports to the school principal as well.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Works well with administration, teachers, and staff, possessing effective communication skills - written and verbal.
• Must be able to use computer technology.
• Maintains communication with professional organizations related to the field.
• Promotes wellness and disease prevention.
• Serves as a medical education resource for students, staff, and parents.
• Follows guidelines and policies of Gainesville City Schools System, adhering to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs other clinic duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• LPN or RN
• Basic Literacy Skills
• Routine physical activities associated with typical office setting
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities.
• Vision, hearing, and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.