Description
Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.
The Role
Mount Vernon School is seeking registered nurses who can be a long-term substitute while our full-time nurse is out on leave December 2026 though March 2027. Our nurses treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, administer daily student prescriptions, and coordinate routine health assessments during school hours (7:30 am - 3:30 pm).
Requirements
- Responsible for professional medical treatment of students and staff
- Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations
- Maintains clinical records
- Manage student food allergies and sensitivities
- Collaborate and communicate with parents, faculty, and staff as needed regarding specific students or issues
- Refer athletic injuries to Athletic Trainer as needed for follow-up care
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with community stakeholders of all ages.
- Technical proficiency in utilizing online medical platforms and Google apps such as email, calendar, docs, and spreadsheets.
- Experience with Magnus software preferred.
Education and Experience
- Registered nurse with current Georgia nursing license required.
- Certified American Heart Association CPR, AED and First Aid instructor (or willing to obtain).
- Experience in school nursing or a related field such as pediatrics; early childhood experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Dates | December 2026 through March 2027
This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.
The faculty and staff of Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of Mount Vernon School is to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Registered nurse with current Georgia nursing license
- Certified American Heart Association CPR, AED and First Aid instructor (or willing to obtain)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with community stakeholders of all ages
- Technical proficiency in utilizing online medical platforms and Google apps (email, calendar, docs, spreadsheets)
- Experience in school nursing or a related field such as pediatrics
- Experience with Magnus software
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
What We Do
The Mount Vernon School is a private, independent, coeducational day school in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Serving over 1,250 students from Preschool through Grade 12, it is a community of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Grounded in Christian values, the school prepares students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders through an approach where curiosity is cultivated and multiple perspectives are valued.
