Private School Nurse

Posted:
4/12/2026, 11:26:32 PM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Rome, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Department:

10668 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Work Campus Care: School Nurse Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

30

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

varies---evenings, weekends

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities:

  • Participates in work of health education committee and serves as a health education resource person to staff and students. 

  • Prepares and distributes health topic bulletins to students, staff members, and parents. 

  • Assist with on-boarding international boarding students into school setting 

  • Administers OTC and prescription medications 

  • Provide basic first aid 

  • CPR training for staff 

  • Manage healthcare needs such as Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy as examples 

  • Develop and maintain relations with parents and stakeholders in the schools 

  • Conducts school programs of immunizations, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing. 

  • Conducts medical case finding, screening, and referral activities related to health defect of selected students. 

  • Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. 

  • Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students. 

  • Refers parents of pupils needing medical care to appropriate private or community resources. 

  • Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters. 

  • Provides emergency nursing services for sick or injured students at school. 

  • Notifies parents of students about illnesses, physical defects and potential health problems and provides health counseling. 

  • Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness. 

  • Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures. 

  • Provides appropriate follow through with special education students, parents and staff and apprises IEP team of medical problems of special education students as assigned. 

  • Assists with verification of selected student absences by home or telephone contacts with parents. 

  • Participates in in-service training programs. 

  • Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools and the identification and correction of safety and health hazards in schools. 

  • Performs other related duties, as assigned. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • A licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia 
  • ACLS and BCLS certification

Education Required:

  • A graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience Required:

  • Minimum at least one year of experience in the school nurse field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

NA

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

NA

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.