Upper School Nurse

About the School

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (HIES) is the largest Episcopal Parish day school in the United States, offering a fully accredited college preparatory program for students age three through 12th grade. Located north of downtown Atlanta between I-75 and GA 400, HIES fosters a love of learning, respect for self and others, a faith in God, and a sense of service to the world community.

About the Role

This is a full-time, academic year position reporting to the Upper School Principal. The School Nurse will support students in the Upper School, providing responsive health care and promoting wellness within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations and provide general first aid triage in a professional manner, delivering quality health care to all students.
• Conduct student health assessments and complete all necessary reports.
• Manage the annual student drug screening process.
• Maintain accurate and complete health records in compliance with school policy and administrative regulations.
• Revise and adhere to policies, regulations, and procedures related to the school health and safety plan.
• Promote and assist in the design and delivery of health education for students and families.
• Collaborate with school professionals, parents, community members, and healthcare providers to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students, serving as a liaison between school, parents, physicians, and the community.
• Train staff on first aid issues, including CPR, allergy awareness, and medicine distribution.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with preference for a degree in nursing.
• 3-5 years of prior experience in pediatric or adolescent care.
• Current certification in CPR (Adult/Child) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Certification from the National Board of Certification of School Nurses is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an educational setting is preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background screening, drug testing, and safety training.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

HIES offers a competitive compensation and benefits program for qualified candidates.