Anticipated School Nurse

  • Colchester Middle School
  • Colchester, Vermont
  • Full Time
Anticipated School Nurse

Colchester School District

Colchester Middle School - Colchester, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID:5706164

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION: School Nurse

REPORTS TO: District Nursing Supervisor, Building Principals

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (salary)

SUPERVISES: Building Nurses (as directed by District Supervisor)

PURPOSE: The School Nurse will assist the District Nursing Supervisor in providing specified health services, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision or direction of the District Nursing Supervisor, the School Nurse will provide the following services as assigned:

HEALTH APPRAISAL

Implement system for maintaining accurate student health records, immunization records, accident reports, and state and local reports

Perform vision and hearing screening tests, and consult in analyzing results

Conduct student growth surveys

Interpret student screening/examination results, and counsel students, parents, and teachers regarding the same

Develop/supervise procedures for dispensing medication to students

Act as health education resource person to students, parents, and staff members as directed by District Supervisor

Conduct home visits, as necessary, for the effective management of student health problems

Assist District Supervisor in implementing staff development/training and scheduling appropriate resource personnel to meet assessed staff needs

Confer with special education teachers and administrators who are responsible for handicapped students with special medical needs

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

Case manage 504 students with special health needs

At the elementary level, participate in acquiring appropriate medical information from parents during kindergarten registration

Monitor the conditions for a healthful school environment

Contact individuals in connection with medical emergencies as needed: parents, Colchester Rescue, police, DCF, counseling agencies, etc

Assist District Supervisor in maintaining accurate documentation of district-wide health services

Exhibit commitment to School District's Vision Plan

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated skills and/or prior experience working in a pediatric setting

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

TOOLS/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

Calculators or accessories, Desktop computers, Paper punching or binding machines, Facsimile machines, Photocopiers, Electronic mail software (Outlook), Word Processing Software (Microsoft), Calendar and Scheduling Software (Outlook), Spreadsheet Software (Excel), Scanners, Internet Browser Software, Presentation software (PowerPoint), Student Database Software (PowerSchool), and Business Collaboration Software (SharePoint)

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

Current VT Professional Educator's License with School Nurse endorsement

Current Registered Nurse License

Current standard Red Cross First Aid Card as well as CPR/AED certification

Minimum of three years experience working in a variety of health service settings, especially pediatric health care

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 95% of the time

Must be able to move around the office and school to access office machinery, assist students, attend meetings, greet visitors, etc

Ability to effectively and efficiently operate under stressful situations including managing multiple priorities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled, office environment, with very limited exposure to extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes, and gases. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of a normal office. No known environmental hazards are encountered in the normal performance of job duties.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$55,703 to $112,799 Per Year
Job ID: 520855194
Originally Posted on: 5/12/2026

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