Griffin Spalding Substitute Nurse

About this role

Griffin Spalding County Schools is seeking a qualified Substitute Nurse to provide essential nursing services to students in a school-based setting in Griffin, GA. As a Substitute Nurse, you will step into a critical support role, ensuring continuity of student health care when the primary school nurse is unavailable. Your work will directly impact the well-being, safety, and academic success of students across the district. In this role, you will serve as a trusted health resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators, addressing a wide range of health concerns from routine illness management to emergency response. You will be expected to maintain a professional, compassionate, and confidential environment in the school health clinic, upholding the highest standards of nursing care within a school setting. As a substitute position, flexibility is key — assignments may vary by school location, grade level, and duration based on district need. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed nurse who values community impact, enjoys working with children, and is looking for meaningful, flexible work within a supportive school district environment.

A Day in the Life

A typical day as a Substitute Nurse at Griffin Spalding County Schools begins with reviewing student medical alert cards and familiarizing yourself with any students who have chronic conditions, medication schedules, or special health plans. Throughout the day, you'll assess students who visit the clinic for illness or injury, administer medications in accordance with school policy, and determine when emergency services are needed. You'll communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student health concerns, maintaining thorough and confidential records along the way. You may assist with health screenings such as vision, hearing, or scoliosis checks, and provide support to students with special needs requiring skilled nursing care such as catheterizations or tube feedings. Your day wraps up with ensuring the clinic is clean, well-stocked, and that all documentation — including any Medicaid billing entries or COVID-19 reporting — is completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative, interpretive, referral, and follow-up services to students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding health issues.
• Assess students and staff to determine when emergency services are required and respond appropriately to illness and injury.
• Administer and store student medications in accordance with school system guidelines and applicable policies.
• Assist with health-related screenings including scoliosis, hearing, vision, and dental examinations.
• Perform skilled nursing care procedures such as catheterizations and tube feedings for students with special health needs.
• Maintain confidential clinic records, medical alert cards, and immunization documentation in compliance with district requirements.
• Support communicable disease prevention and control efforts, including COVID-19 reporting to Central Registration and the Health Department.
• Collaborate with RTI teams, administrators, parents, and community health agencies to support the overall health and wellness of the school community.
• Step into a critical support role, ensuring continuity of student health care when the primary school nurse is unavailable.
• Serve as a trusted health resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators, addressing a wide range of health concerns from routine illness management to emergency response.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and confidential environment in the school health clinic, upholding the highest standards of nursing care within a school setting.
• Review student medical alert cards and familiarize yourself with any students who have chronic conditions, medication schedules, or special health plans.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student health concerns, maintaining thorough and confidential records.
• Ensure the clinic is clean and well-stocked.
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time, including any Medicaid billing entries or COVID-19 reporting.

Requirements

Required

• ! Valid Georgia LPN Certificate (Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of Georgia).
• ! Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
• ! High School Diploma or GED.
• ! Valid Driver's License.
• ! Acknowledgment and compliance with the Griffin Spalding Employee Handbook.
• ! Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding student health information and records.
• ! Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Preferred

• Prior experience working as a school nurse or in a pediatric/community health setting.
• Familiarity with Medicaid billing processes or school health management systems (e.g., PaddyNet).
• Experience supporting students with chronic conditions such as diabetes, seizure disorders, or other special health needs.
• RN licensure in the state of Georgia.

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