Anticipated School Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services-Special Education/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 1/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Antrim Elementary School - Antrim, NH

Director of Student Services

• Must be currently licensed by the State of New Hampshire as a Registered Nurse and certified by the State Board of Education.
• Must be currently certified in CPR and First Aid.
• at least a Bachelor degree in Nursing or willing/able to obtain BSN within 6 years of hire
• 3+ years of school nursing experience or equivalent
• Good organizational and technical skills including effective use of various hardware and software applications
• Thorough knowledge of medical record keeping and filing techniques
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • work independently under supervision
  • comprehend, interpret, reports, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information
  • communicate and interact effectively with others
  • assemble information in a concise manner

The Nurse will promote and maintain the health of school children through care, prevention, education, and counseling and have responsibilities in the following areas:

• Administrative
• Health Services
• Health Education
• Professionalism

• Maintains all licenses and certifications, and submits proof of renewal to the Supervisor
• Assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referral activities for students in the school district.
• Provides for the promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injuries. This facilitates the removal of health-related barriers to learning and promotes promoting an optimal level of wellness for students and staff.
• Responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with professional standards of practice, licensed health care provider orders, Individual Health Care Plans and with school district policies.
• Functions in accordance with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act and Rules and Regulations, NH State Department of Education Rules and Regulations and the school district's policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of school system district and professional disciplines to enhance the educational process and the promotion of an optimal level of wellness for students.
• The School Nurse clinically functions independently, and is self-directed

• Organizes, administers and manages school health services.
• Direct supervision of licensed practical nurse or licensed nursing assistant working in the school system.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of the school health services budget, and maintains an inventory of needed supplies in the health office.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate health records for all children and the submission of all reports relating to the health of children to the State or other appropriate agencies.
• Serves on school and/or District Wellness Team and assists with related policy development.
• Collaborates as a member on a school-wide team to help identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems.
• Recommends changes for safety hazards and sanitary conditions in the school environment.
• Coordination and participation in the establishment, review and implementation of District school health services policies and procedures.
• Provides professional expertise in emergency management planning.
• Provides leadership in the planning of proper emergency care and first aid for sudden illnesses and accidents incurred during school activities.
• Responsible for the formulation, revision and implementation of the Individual Health Care Plan.
• Coordinates the health screenings on an as needed basis. Interprets the health screening results to parents and teachers, and assists in the follow-up and referral of children.
• Acts as a liaison between the family, school, health care professionals and community to improve the holistic health needs of students.
• Participates as the health expert on Individualized Education Plan and 504 teams.
• Serves as a health consultant and resource person for the health education in the classroom.
• May assist in the coordination of the Health Curriculum.
• Uses opportunities provided by illness and/or injury to teach principles of personal safety, modes of transmissions of communicable diseases, signs and symptoms of illness, personal hygiene, prevention of disease and first aid.
• Assists students, families and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health services and health education.
• Provides training to staff members for health-related issues.
• Respects the dignity, confidentiality and rights of all students and staff.
• Upholds regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and other health-related requirements.
• Maintains professional competencies through in-service educational activities and self-selected professional…