School Nurse

Position Type:
Support Staff/School Nurse

Date Posted:
7/16/2026

Location:
Forest Hill Elementary School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: School Nurse


Job Status: FLSA: Exempt

Job Objectives: The employee identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. The employee must evaluate the physical conditions of students and refer students to appropriate resources as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of training necessary for licensing as a registered nurse and experience in pediatrics and/or public health nursing preferred

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Regular and reliable on-site attendance to perform job duties, collaborate with colleagues, and serve students and stakeholders.
• Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
• Initiates program changes as needed
• Manages program allotment efficiently
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department
• Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program
• Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services on the school campus and by attending school field trips as deemed necessary
• Maintains security of school health supplies
• Serves as a resource person on health issues
• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified
• Conducts home visits when appropriate
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data

Strongly preferred:
• Experience with diverse settings
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of students at all levels developmentally in the primary, middle, and secondary grade levels
• Management and organizational skills associated with Individual Student Health Care Plans
• Builds and maintains strong relationships


Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises students and adult staff members who are in need of medical attention when issues arise on a daily basis.

Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

Standard office environment.

GMSD offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age

Attachment(s):

• School Nurse JD.docx