School Nurse

Manchester School District; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Vision discounts

Medical incentive rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Manchester School District is seeking a School Nurse to promote and maintain student and staff health across multiple buildings in Manchester, NH. The nurse provides direct care, preventive services, and health education within a school setting.

The role requires NH RN licensure with School Nurse I/II/III certification and prior experience in school or pediatric nursing. Strong communication and collaboration with families, staff, and providers are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in Nursing and NH RN license.
• School nurse certification (I/II/III) in NH preferred.
• Experience in school or pediatric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health of students and staff.
• Provide care, prevention, education, and counseling.
• Establish relationships with medical providers and school officials.

Skills

School health nursing

RN licensure

Pediatric care

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Information systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

NH Registered Nurse license

NH School Nurse I/II/III cert

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

School Nurse

Manchester School District District Office - Manchester, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Manchester School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5286576

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:

• Anthem Medical insurance
• Anthem Vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Company sponsored life insurance
• 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan
• Vision discounts
• Medical incentive rewards
• Employee assistance program
• Many more.

Manchester School District is looking for School Nurses at the following schools:

• McDonough Elementary
• Hillside Middle
• Float
• Central
• Memorial

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing;
• Considerable experience in school, pediatric or general nursing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Registered Nurse in New Hampshire
• Valid New Hampshire Driver's License
• State of New Hampshire School Nurse I, II or III Certification
• CPR & First Aid Instructor Certification.

As a school nurse you will

• Promote and maintain the health of school children, their families, and school staff
• Provide care, prevention, education, and counseling
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional and medical providers, municipal officials, school officials, clients, and the public.

Specific Core Function of a School Nurse

Performs a variety of professional and administrative nursing duties in a school environment; performs directly related work as required.The principal function of an employee in this class is to promote and maintain the health of school children, their families, and staff through care, prevention and counseling. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This class is distinguished from the class of School Nurse II by professional certification and the knowledge and skills to provide training, as well as technical support. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional and medical providers, municipal officials, school officials, clients and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a high volume and high stress school environment with potential exposure to infectious agents and illicit drugs.

Responsibilities of a School Nurse

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles and techniques of school health nursing;
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and municipal laws, regulations, and policies relating to school nursing;
• Substantial knowledge of training the adult learner;
• Substantial knowledge of counseling practices and techniques;
• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to develop, organize and administer school nursing health programs;
• Thorough knowledge of information systems and hardware;
• Skill in the use and operation of medical apparatus, equipment, and screening instruments;
• Skill in the development, organization, and performance of required screening tests and client support services and programs;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;

School Nurse Schedule

• Up to 8 hours per day for the school year, plus additional days to open and close the nurse’s office.
• No nights, weekends, or holidays.
• School Vacations Off

Specified Length/Hours of a School Nurse

This is an affiliated (AFSCME Health Union) position under the School Nurse negotiated contract, following the school calendar with additional workshop days.Compensation commensurate with experience as stated in the contract.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Wyman , Nurse Supervisor
• Central High School
• Phone: [phone] ext 31040
• Email: [e-mail]