School Nurse

TITLE: School Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Nursing preferred. Associate's Degree acceptable if candidate is willing to earn B.S. within the approved timeline through NH DOE
• Demonstrated experience in pediatric care with 3 year's clinical pediatric nursing experience or related work experience under a valid RN license.
• Demonstrated management and human relations skills
• School Nurse Certification through the NH DOE *selected applicant will need to apply for this credential if not already held.
• Experience in schools, either as a nurse or in some volunteer role preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the principal:

• Organizes, administers and manages school health services
• Assumes responsibility for appropriate health assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referral activities for students in the district.
• Provides for the promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injuries
• Responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with school district policies, professional standards of practice, health care provider orders and students’ individual health plans.
• May coordinate health screenings and immunization programs as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between health care providers, school community and students’ parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Participates in the development of individual education plans when appropriate
• Respects dignity, confidentiality and rights of all students and staff
• Upholds regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect, NH State immunization requirements and other health related requirements
• Assists in the planning of proper emergency care and first aid for sudden illness and accidents that occur during school or school-related activities
• Insures the maintenance of accurate health records for all students and the submission of all reports
• Facilitates in-service training for health-related issues to staff members in the district
• Maintains professional competencies through in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth programs
• Assists in the development and expenditure of annual budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

WORK YEAR: The work year will be 188 days in conjunction with the adopted school calendar and as described by the Superintendent. The normal work day will be 7.5 hours.

SALARY: Wages, length or work day/week/year, terms of employment and evaluations will be in accordance with the provisions of the negotiated contract.