School Nurse

School Administrative Unit #9 • Conway, NH

5d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in schools, either as a nurse or in some volunteer role preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree