Anticipated School Nurse

Position Type:

Student Support Services-Special Education/School Nurse

Date Posted:

1/14/2026

Location:

Antrim Elementary School - Antrim, NH

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POSITION TITLE:

Con Val School Nurse

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Student Services

Qualifications

* 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

Summary

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

Duties And Responsibilities

* 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

The specifics of these duties and responsibilities are defined at the building level:

* 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…