School Nurse

Kennett High School; Conway (NH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New Hampshire is seeking a full-time School Nurse to manage health services for students. The role requires qualifications such as a B.S. in Nursing and experience in pediatric care and schools. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, coordinating health screenings, and ensuring compliance with health policies. The position offers a structured work year aligned with school calendars, ensuring a stable environment for the right candidate. Interested applicants should apply promptly as the position is open until filled.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical pediatric nursing experience or related work under a valid RN license.
• School Nurse Certification through the NH DOE required.
• Experience in schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage school health services.
• Conduct health assessments and provide care for students.
• Coordinate health screenings and immunization programs as needed.

Skills

Pediatric care experience

Management skills

Human relations skills

Education

B.S. in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

School Nurse

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 13, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job ID: 5095559

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 required; 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.

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.
• Ensures 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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jackie Dziedzic , Human Resources Manager
• 176A Main Street
• Conway, New Hampshire 03818
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Location

School Administrative Unit #9 Kennett High School - Conway, New Hampshire. Open in Google Maps