School Nurse

Job Detail - School Nurse Posted on : 01/29/2026

Job Title
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School Nurse

Job Location
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Dooly County High School

Category
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Classified

Position: School Nurse Location
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Dooly County High School

Accountable to: Principal Classification: Exempt

Mission: The mission of Dooly County School System is to empower every student to reach their highest aspiration and thrive in an ever-changing world.

Vision: The vision of the Dooly County School System is to serve as a beacon of teaching and learning, illuminating the path to success for all students.

The School Nurse promotes the health and well-being of students and staff by providing medical care, managing chronic conditions, and responding to health emergencies.

Salary and work year will be based on the Dooly County Board of Education approved salary schedule and years of verifiable relevant experience.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

Certification/License:

• Valid State of Georgia nurse license required (RN or LPN).
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pediatric nursing or community health nursing preferred.

• Ability to work with youth and adults in the school setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with students, staff, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work with others in a confidential, cooperative, and service-oriented manner; excellent listening and communication skills.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• May be regularly required to stand, sit, crouch, crawl, push/pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.

• Conduct and/or coordinate school health services program, including screenings, assessment of immunization status, and tests for hearing and vision, as appropriate.
• Perform student health procedures and assist students with medication administration as necessary.
• Select and refer students in need of medical and dental care.
• Report to parents/guardians, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters.
• Maintain up-to-date health records on students.
• Regularly observe students to identify health needs.
• Participate with school staff in developing and implementing the total school health services program.
• Advise on modifications of the education program to meet the health needs of individual students.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Advise the principal and family of infectious and contagious diseases. Perform other duties as assigned.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Salary and work year to be in accordance with the current schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Performing the functions of this job may require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and some fine finger dexterity. The job may require occasional lifting of up to 50lbs. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. Reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities to perform essential…