Nurse Practitioner - Peri-OP
Veterans Health Administration
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Posted: January 20, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Nurse
Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Fort Stewart, Georgia
Salary
$38.86 - $94.28
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This temporary school nurse position at a Department of Defense elementary school in Fort Stewart, Georgia, involves providing health education, emergency care, and support for students' well-being in a Pre-K-12 setting.
The role includes working with teachers to manage student health and maintaining related records, lasting until June 30, 2026, or earlier based on enrollment.
It's ideal for a registered nurse with a passion for pediatric care and experience in school environments who wants to serve military families.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent with current Registered Nurse (RN) license from a State Board of Nursing
- Valid RN license maintained throughout employment
- At least one year of experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 setting
- If degree is not in nursing, must have at least one year of school nurse experience plus current RN license
- Ability to provide emergency care, health education, and counseling to students
- Skills in maintaining health records and collaborating with school staff
- U.S. citizenship required; apply via USAJOBS.gov
Full Job Description
About the Position: Department of Defense Education Activity Americas, Southeast District, Patrick L. Kessler Elementary School, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS.GOV Position is TEMPORARY and Not To Exceed June 30, 2026 and could be terminated earlier based on enrollment. Who May Apply: U.S.
Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Applicant must have at least a Bachelor's Degree.
Applicants must upload their transcripts for a bachelors' degree in nursing (BSN) and upload their current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing OR a school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education with an expiration date expressing that the document is valid.
Current state RN licensure must be provided and maintained throughout employment with DoDEA.
Applicants should have a minimum of one year experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 school setting.
If the applicant has a baccalaureate degree in other than nursing AND current RN license, the applicant must have at least one year school nurse experience. A second teacher category is not required.
Major Duties:
- Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling.
- Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines.
- Maintains health information and documents.
- Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status.
- Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.
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