Private Duty Nurse RN | 1:1 School-Based Nursing | Immediate Start
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Posted Aug 21
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What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Local Contract
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Georgia is $40/hr, across 333 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Private Duty Nurse RN
Location: Gwinnett County Schools, GA 30046
Schedule
Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: RN Rate $50/hr Start Date: 1-2 weeks
Position Summary
Seeking a licensed RN to provide 1:1 private duty nursing care for a medically complex student during school hours in Gwinnett County. This is a school-based assignment requiring skilled seizure management, G-tube feeding, and airway/secretion management for a student with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and chronic respiratory insufficiency.
Responsibilities
- Monitor respiratory status throughout the school day and perform airway clearance (suctioning, cough assist) as ordered
- Recognize and respond to seizures per action plan, including administering rescue medications, and notify parents/school staff
- Administer G-tube feedings and medications on schedule during school hours; monitor for feeding intolerance
- Manage oral secretions (sialorrhea) via suctioning and prescribed measures throughout the day
- Safely transfer and position student in wheelchair for classroom, therapy, and activity transitions
- Administer scheduled and PRN medications per physician orders and monitor for reactions
- Assist with personal care needs (toileting/hygiene) and respond to medical emergencies during school hours
- Document care provided and communicate daily with parents, school staff, and therapists (PT/OT/speech)
Requirements
- Active RN license in Georgia
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Experience with pediatric trach care required
- Ability to pass required background check and school district clearance
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
Details
- Hours: Monday through Friday, aligned with school schedule
- Setting: Gwinnett County School (in-classroom, 1:1 care)
Pay: $50.00 per hour Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Active RN license in Georgia
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Experience with pediatric trach care required
- Ability to pass required background check and school district clearance
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
Place
- City
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Median rent
- $1,613/mo
- Local household income
- $61,561/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Lawrenceville, the seat of Gwinnett County, blends small-town charm with metro-Atlanta convenience. Its revitalized downtown square anchors local dining and seasonal events, while proximity to I-85 keeps commutes manageable. A practical home base for nurses seeking suburban comfort within reach of major Atlanta healthcare systems.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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