School Nurse New

The Savannah Country Day School is seeking a full-time, 12-month School Nurse to join the Student Health and Wellbeing team.  Under the general to limited supervision of the Director of Student Health and Wellbeing, the School Nurse plays a key role in providing a safe and healthy school environment for students.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills are essential to provide compassionate, high-quality care and health education, as well as communicating effectively with parents, faculty and staff about student health needs.  This role provides the opportunity to create a positive impact on the health and academic success of Savannah Country Day School students.

 Typical duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct nursing care and first aid to students for illness or injury during the school day, and for camp programs during the summer months.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and school policy.
• Maintains accurate, confidential student health records, utilizing electronic health record (EHR) system to document student visits and  immunizations.
• Ensures the appropriate storage of medical supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators regarding student health as appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality standards.
• Monitors and manages communicable diseases and health-related absences.
• Supports health education initiatives and provides training to staff (CPR, first aid, etc.).
• Delivers age-appropriate, evidence-based health education to adolescent audiences in the school setting.
• Ensures compliance with immunization and health regulations.
• Manages the collection, review and retention of student immunization records and health forms.
• Collaborates with the Director of Student Health and Wellbeing on the creation and implementation of student health policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with the Operations Team and other stakeholders in emergency response planning and crisis management.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current active Georgia Nursing License in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing. License cannot have the following status codes: probation, suspended, expired, lapsed, inactive, pending, renewal pending, revoked or surrendered.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatrics, school health, or community health.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.  BLS or Instructor certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using email and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) required. Experience utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) system preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a school environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to interact professionally and appropriately with students, faculty/staff, and parents.  
• Strong problem-solving skills are required, with the ability to make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure or in emergencies.
• Must have a positive attitude and the flexibility to shift priorities as needed.
• Must possess the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Physical Demands
Work is typically performed in a clinic/infirmary environment, and requires regular sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, crouching, and occasionally lifting objects over 50 pounds.  Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.  Exposure to infectious diseases, biohazards, gas, or fumes is possible in the clinical environment. 

To Apply
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, and reference check.

About Us:
Savannah Country Day traces its origins back to the 1905 founding of The Pape School, an institution long recognized for its academic excellence and college preparatory curriculum. Led by a group of visionary parents who saw the continued need for a first-rate college preparatory school in Savannah, the founders of Savannah Country Day built upon the assets of the Pape School and created a school with a recognized tradition of academic excellence across the southeast.  Today, Savannah Country Day School is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, yet supportive learning environment for a wide variety of motivated learners.  Enrolling over 1,000 students ranging from infants to 12th grade, SCDS is truly a family school.  Situated on a beautiful, 68-acre campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia, SCDS has a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, an unparalleled arts program and a full range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities.  

Inclusion at Savannah Country Day School: 

The Savannah Country Day School is guided by the school’s mission statement which includes:

• that each student's life is enriched in a diverse community where differences among people are affirmed and celebrated.

• that the school shares with families the responsibility for fostering in each student strength of character, a sense of personal responsibility, and an attitude of faith, reverence, and tolerance.

SCDS seeks candidates of all cultures and backgrounds who embrace the school’s mission of diversity, are eager to engage in the work of inclusion and have a desire to join a community of diverse individuals who celebrate their similarities while also recognizing their individuality.  

Equal Opportunity Employer