Anticipated Elementary School Nurse

Anticipated Openings Elementary School Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services - Special Education/ School Nurse

Supervisor:
Principal and the 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, report, 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

• Maintain all licenses and certifications, and submit proof of renewal to the Supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referral activities for students in the school district.
• Provide 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 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.
• Function 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.
• Collaborate 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.

• Organize, administer and manage school health services.
• Direct supervision of licensed practical nurse or licensed nursing assistant working in the school system.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the school health services budget, and maintain an inventory of needed supplies in the health office.
• Ensure 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.
• Serve on school and/or District Wellness Team and assist with related policy development.
• Collaborate as a member on a school‑wide team to help identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems.
• Recommend changes for safety hazards and sanitary conditions in the school environment.
• Coordinate and participate in the establishment, review and implementation of District school health services policies and procedures.
• Provide professional expertise in emergency management planning.
• Provide 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.
• Coordinate the health screenings on an as‑needed basis. Interpret the health screening results to parents and teachers, and assist in the follow‑up and referral of children.
• Act as a liaison between the family, school, health care professionals and community to improve the holistic health needs of students.
• Participate as the health expert on Individualized Education Plan and 504 teams.
• Serve as a health consultant and resource person for the health education in the…