School Nurse

Bulloch County Schools

Langston Chapel Middle - Statesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Bulloch County Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5912481

Application Deadline:

Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

School Nurse (LPN)

DEPARTMENT

School Location

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 months, 190 days

SALARY:

Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal or designee

JOB CODE

409

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for assessing and addressing health needs of students and staff when necessary. The school nurse participates in development of system and school level plans for health services and other areas as needed. This position serves as the resource for health information and as a referral agent for healthcare in the community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two year nursing degree from an accredited technical school, college or university. Must hold at least a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license in the state of Georgia.

Must hold a current certification in CPR.

At least one year of successful experience in nursing.

Works directly with school based RN and/or classroom teacher.

Experience working with a diverse group of people.

Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.

Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential functions of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Nursing experience in public health, school health, home health and/or pediatrics.

American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor certification/licensure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts general clinic and medication administration according to established policy and procedure.

Evaluates student complaints and injuries and contacts parents as needed.

Conducts screening/testing as needed; including lice, hearing, vision, dental health, etc.

Produces required reports and records as needed/requested.

Assists with hospital/homebound program.

Assists with health instruction as needed.

Processes and submits required paperwork, reports, records and statistics according to daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly guidelines.

Maintains and cleans clinic area including refrigerator and medication cart.

Annually conducts Universal Precautions Education for faculty/staff.

Produces annual Health Alert list.

Processes and submits paperwork/forms for Medicaid Med Administration billing.

Collaborates with school personnel and families in the Student Support Team and 504 processes.

Performs other duties as requested.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Medium to

Heavy Work:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to

25 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects/studnets.

Interaction with

Others:

Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.

Concentration:

Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.

Stressful Circumstances:

Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.

Independent Judgment:

Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.

Organizational Skills:

Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.

Public Contact:

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.

Attendance and Dependability:

Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.

Position Type:

Full-Time