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School Nurse roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Most positions sit in public K-12 districts or private school networks, where employer willingness to file varies widely. Knowing which districts have active LCA filing history before you apply cuts your search time significantly.
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the total health service program in the school(s) according to established guidelines.
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse/Cluster School Nurse
SALARY SCHEDULE: Grade LPN= 108; ADN= 110; BSN/MSN= 111/112
WORK DAYS: 200
Requirements
Education
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Experience, Skill, and Certification:
- Valid Georgia nursing license
- AHA or Red Cross BLS with hands on skill assessment
- CPR certification (current)
Preferred:
- Pediatric experience
- Experience in providing health instruction
- Medical billing experience
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provides nursing care for sudden illness or injury by opening the school health room.
- Conducts mass screenings and other appraisal activities to assess the health status of students.
- Promotes communicable disease control through exclusion/readmission authorization of students having a contagious disease or condition.
- Assists students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through individual instruction.
- Works with parents, care providers, & community resources to meet students' health needs.
- Reviews and assesses student immunization records for required vaccinations.
- Assumes responsibility for personal continuing education and professional development.
- Secures and maintains AHA OR Red Cross BLS with hands on skills assessment CPR (preferably Instructor) certification.
- Complies with directions of the lead nurse and/or cluster school nurse regarding nursing practices.
- Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness and safety of the school.
- Conducts Medicaid billing for eligible students.
Additional duties and responsibilities for RN's:
- Mentors nursing students in accordance with District approved standards.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will be considered “at will.” This position is “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules. Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade LPN=108; ADN= 110; BSN/MSN= 111/112 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be the 200 days classified calendar. This position is non-exempt.
Revised 09-2023
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup. Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
OFFICE
[X] Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
[X] CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)
[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds etc.
[ ] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs.
[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne matter.
[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.
[X] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.
[X] Other: Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the job.
[X] Other: Exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to infectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents. Must be able to lift and transport students as necessary with assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Verify your RN license transfers across states
H-1B approval depends partly on you holding a valid RN license in the state where the school is located. If you're relocating, start the endorsement process early. Nursing compact states streamline this, but non-compact states can add two to three months.
Target districts with prior LCA filing history
Most H-1B sponsorship for school nurses comes from larger public districts and private school networks, not individual schools. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for School Nurse to document that a BSN is the standard entry requirement. Attach this to your petition to preempt a Request for Evidence.
Request premium processing before the school year deadline
School districts hire on an academic calendar, and a delayed H-1B approval can cost you the role. Ask your prospective employer to file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, well ahead of the August start dates most districts require.
Understand how the prevailing wage applies to your county
School nurse wages vary sharply by district location and wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code in the specific county before negotiating your offer. The LCA must certify at least that wage level.
Check whether your district is E-Verify enrolled before signing
H-1B employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Many smaller districts are not enrolled and can't legally sponsor an H-1B without first completing enrollment, which adds weeks to the timeline. Confirm E-Verify status during the offer stage, not after.
H-1B Visa School Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a School Nurse role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing as a standard entry requirement. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on the role, not just the job title. Documenting that a BSN is the normal minimum for the specific district's posting strengthens the petition. The O*NET profile for School Nurse supports this classification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for School Nurse positions?
Larger public school districts, private school networks, and charter management organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for school nurses. Smaller single-school districts rarely sponsor because they lack in-house HR infrastructure for the filing process. Migrate Mate shows which employers have active LCA filing history for nursing roles so you can focus your applications where sponsorship already happens.
Does a school nurse need NCLEX to be H-1B eligible?
Yes. A valid, active RN license in the state where you'll work is required before USCIS will approve an H-1B for a school nurse role. If you passed NCLEX abroad or hold a license in a different state, you'll need to complete license endorsement for the destination state before or alongside the petition filing.
Can a school district file an H-1B petition mid-academic year?
Yes. Unlike the standard April cap-subject filing window, cap-exempt or already cap-counted H-1B holders can have petitions filed year-round. If you're transferring from another H-1B employer or changing status, the district can file at any point. The academic calendar does create practical urgency, so premium processing is common for mid-year or late-spring hires.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect school nurse hiring timelines?
Most school nurse H-1B petitions are cap-subject, meaning they're subject to the annual lottery with an October 1 start date. Districts hiring for the following school year need to register in March and file by June if selected. Missing the lottery means waiting a full year, which is why some districts prefer candidates already holding valid H-1B status from a prior employer.