2026-2027 SCHOOL NURSE (LPN)

POSITION SUMMARY The School Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) provides health services in-person and/or in a virtual environment to assist each student in achieving and/or maintaining optimum health through education, examinations, and guidance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: • Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing program from vocational or other technical school. • Minimum of 2 years of school nursing, pediatric nursing, or related nursing specialty.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: • Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse License in the State of Georgia. • Certification in CPR/AED required. WORK EXPERIENCE: • Work experience in a K-12 environment. Experience as a School Nurse preferred.
 

COMPENSATION:
SALARY GRADE: 124

SALARY RANGE: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools

WORK DAYS: 202

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practices, and procedures. • Excellent listening and communication skills. • Basic technical skills, including competency in computer applications. • Record-keeping skills. • Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students, and families. • Organizational abilities. • Ability to learn and master Student Information Software such as Infinite Campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Identifies, monitors, and manages students in-person and/or in a virtual environment with chronic disease and disabilities, and documents the services provided in accordance with orders and care plan. • Provides emergency crisis nursing care for physically and/or psychologically ill and injured students and staff inperson and/or in a virtual environment. • Maintains communicable disease prevention and control through education, policy and enforcement. • Conducts physical healthcare assessments and screenings, including vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis and nutritional assessments. • Provides counseling and guidance to students, parents and staff regarding health-related attendance problems. • Maintains thorough and comprehensive health-related reports, monthly reports, and emergency reports, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations. • Provides health education for use by students, families, and school personnel on subjects such as (but not limited to) growth and development, home nursing instruction and first aid. • Attend 504 and IEP meetings as needed to provide medical expertise. • Maintains required certifications and licenses; attend trainings as required. • Identifies/monitors health issues. • Notifies, counsels, and assists students in obtaining remediation of health defects. • Maintains thorough and comprehensive health required reports. • Performs other related duties as required such as SST meetings and class presentations. • Maintains required certifications and licenses; attend trainings as required. • Responsible for daily clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment. • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. • Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students. Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: Ability to be understood in fa