Long Term Substitute Nurse

Long Term Substitute Nurse Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging. This long term nurse assignment is expected to be from March to June. General Duties Administers medical care for sick and injured students and employees Develops individual treatment plans for continuing care or observation Dispenses prescribed medications to students as ordered by a physician Provides health education to students and employees as appropriate Assists the school staff and/or students in understanding and managing student health issues Consults with other nurses, school staff, healthcare providers, parents and students on health issues as appropriate Obtains and files a current and complete health form and vaccination record for every student every school year Maintains a daily record of student interventions and coordinates reports with other Pace Academy nurses May be required to chaperone field trips, including overnight trips Refer athletics injuries to Athletic Trainer as needed for follow-up care Other duties as assigned Working conditions Office environment may be noisy with frequent interruptions Regular exposure to infectious material/diseases Regular exposure to chemicals/solvents Must bend, stoop and crouch May have to lift and carry 50-60 pounds with assistance Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse CPR certification Knowledge of scoliosis, immunizations, hearing/vision screening techniques Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, standards of care in accordance with state policy and Nurse Practice Act Able to perform CPR and utilize AED machine Must be knowledgeable of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and/or processes as related to providing healthcare services and regarding appropriate first aid techniques Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks and apply critical-thinking skills Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, parents and diverse groups of people Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity Excellent organizational and leadership skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-03-06