Sandy Springs Campus School Nurse

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Secondary School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students (1350 students) and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 7-12 day and boarding students (up-to 200 students).

This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation. Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.
 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

This role provides medical care, promotes health education, and ensures a safe and supportive environment for both boarding and day students. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills, a strong sense of empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively within a school community.  Liaising with the Associate Director of Health Services based on the Buckhead campus the SSC Nurse will design and maintain effective campus operating systems to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the medical care of students.

We are open to talking to candidates interested in both a 10 or a 12 month position.

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Associate Director of Health Services
Start Date: July 21, 2025

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Clinical Duties

• Organize and run clinics for students for routine medication, advice and nursing needs.
• Manage students with chronic illness (ex. diabetes, asthma, seizures) and implement plans with regards to their long term care.
• Work closely with staff regarding dietary intolerances or allergies.
• Staff school clinic for middle school and high school ages: attending to injuries, assessing medical complaints of students, assessing minor injuries and delivering first aid treatment administering medication per parental instruction/permission, and determining if and when a student requires further medical attention
• Collect and administer students’ daily and emergency medications and complete documentation required for safe administration of medications.
• Maintain current medical records.
• Maintain up-to-date immunization records as required by the states of GA  - this could include assisting students /families in obtaining these immunizations.
• Work with counseling and administrative / residential staff to deal with students’ health-related needs.
• Keep inventory for the school clinic.
• Maintain and stock first aid kits in the boarding houses and on campus.
• Support school trip coordinators with risk assessment,  first aid kits and advise on students with medical need care.
• Provide training where relevant and appropriate to school staff ex. Anaphylaxis

Boarding Student Specific Support (developing role)

• Make medical appointments for boarding students to attend any medical, dental, wellness visits, physical therapy etc. or other health appointments as necessary.
• Coordinate transportation of boarding students for off-site medical appointments
• Be available to advise on after-hours medical concerns (on-call duties as needed).
• Assist with the transition and adjustment of boarding students, ensuring they feel supported in their well-being.
• Provide guidance and support for dorm staff regarding student health needs.
• Plan for, advise and evaluate on the care of unwell boarders who are being looked after in then student accommodation. 
• Advise and train staff on proper protocols for after hours drug administration.

Preventative Health

• Maintain procedures for infectious disease control.
• Be up to date in the recommended storage, usage and disposal or medical supplies, drugs and inform staff of latest changes and protocol. 

Health Education

• Promote Health Education throughout campus and where appropriate be a support to educational sessions for students (ex. As part of the PSHE or advisory program).

Internal and External Liaison

• Maintain a close working relationship with the local medical urgent care, medical office and pharmacy.
• Support any student in emotional or personal crisis, referring and liaising with other coworkers (Counselor, Advisor, Principal Director of Residential Life) as appropriate.
• Liaise with parents and guardians as required in order to ensure accurate, up to date medical information is shared between home and school. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS 

• Bachelor's of Nursing degree (or higher) and current GA nursing license
• CPR (with AED) certification
• Good independent decision and triage skills and the ability to work with school staff/faculty
• Experience in data collection & organization of health forms
• Professional attitude and appearance

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in working with differing cultural perspectives and health practices.
• Understanding of HIPPA and FERPA laws and confidentiality, as it pertains to school clinics.
• Must be able to walk on campus, up/down stairs, and across uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to perform emergency care, if necessary, on the floor, in the hallways or tight spaces.
• Second language encouraged

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment. 

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates. 

We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.