Fugees Family·Atlanta, Georgia
The nurse is responsible for assessing student health, developing individualized care plans, and administering treatments to students in grades 6-12. They must collaborate with healthcare providers and families to coordinate care and maintain accurate medical records.
Advancing Educational Justice for Refugee and Immigrant Youth Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is collecting applications for a Nurse serving 6th-12th Grade who possess an unwavering commitment to the Fugees Family, Inc. mission and the willingness to go above & beyond to meet the needs of students, families, and staff.
Reporting to the School Leader, this is a 10-month, exempt position.
Our program begins with middle-school-level; however, our instructional scope begins with Kindergarten-level material.
Most Fugees Academy students begin middle school performing well below grade level.
Key Responsibilities Assess patient health problems, symptoms, needs, and overall condition.
Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
Administer nursing care to patients who are ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled.
Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by authorized healthcare providers.
Collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and families to coordinate care.
Educate patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-care instructions.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Follow established clinical procedures, safety standards, and infection-control protocols.
Support case management activities when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, facility policies, and professional nursing standards.
Employee Expectations Excellent command of the English language with a passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers A strong sense of loving accountability and individual and collective responsibility Believe that all students are capable of academic achievement Commit to building deep, authentic relationships with students and families Duties and expectations are carried out in a positive, productive, accurate, and punctual/on-time manner Be receptive to coaching, mentoring, feedback, and performance evaluations for purposes of professional growth and development Required Qualifications Current Registered Nurse license or registration as required by state or jurisdiction.
Completion of an accredited nursing program.
Knowledge of nursing practices, patient care standards, and medical documentation procedures.
Ability to assess patient needs and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Prior clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, long-term care, rehabilitation, or similar healthcare setting. Experience with electronic medical records systems. Certification in Basic Life Support or other relevant clinical certifications, depending on workplace requirements. Who We Are / Our Purpose Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (Fugees Academy), is on a mission to advance educational justice for refugee students and English Language Learners. Our school model addresses a pressing need not currently met by traditional public education systems – the education of newcomer (refugee and immigrant) students in an environment where their unique identities and needs are welcomed and understood. Our Approach / Design Principles Built around the values, structures, and shared experience of soccer, the Fugees approach is defined by a unifying commitment to working together as a team. On and off the field, Fugees teammates support each other to address challenges, take collective and individual responsibility and realize success together. These Design Principles are reflected in every aspect of our school model.
Fugees is an intentionally small and nurturing environment in order to build deep community and relationships. All students are known on a personal level by teachers, staff, leadership, and other students.
Mind,
Body,
Character: Expression, movement, and the visual and performing arts are as important as academics to overall growth and development. Social-emotional learning, character and student well-being are seen as essential to success on and off the field.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the following: Benefits provided through the State of Georgia’s State Health Benefit Plan Specific medical, dental, and vision plans covered 100% for employees and 50% for eligible dependents Generous employer contribution towards the employee’s retirement plan as part of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Paid holidays and days off Paid family leave and backup care reimbursement Working for a mission-driven organization doing impactful work A fun, collaborative, and balanced culture Equal Opportunity Employer Fugees Family, Inc. and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encouraging applications from those with refugee and/or immigrant backgrounds. Perseverance | Respect | Integrity | Dedication | Excellence www.gfacs.org | www.fugeesfamily.org
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license and have completed an accredited nursing program. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and prior clinical experience are preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, school nurse openings are often driven by student health needs, compliance requirements, and district staffing levels. These roles can be competitive because districts usually prefer candidates with an active RN license, an accredited nursing background, and prior clinical experience; a BSN may strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your license status and tailor your resume to school-based or pediatric care experience before applying.
