School Nurse

Speare Memorial Hospital; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, NH is seeking a School Nurse to support student health services in the school setting. You will assess student health needs, administer medications as prescribed, maintain confidential records, and coordinate with parents and school staff.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, NH RN license, BLS certification, and at least two years of nursing experience; pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required or equivalent.
• Unencumbered NH Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and interventions.
• Knowledge of school health laws and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess scene safety, injury, and illness and respond with appropriate intervention.
• Administer proper medications and treatments.
• Maintain confidential health records for students.
• Coordinate with parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Support students with 504 Accommodation Plans as needed.
• Provide health education to students and families.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

504 plan knowledge

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Nursing)

NH RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: School NurseAre you an enthusiastic, positive healthcare professional with a passion for providing excellent patient care? If so, join our team as a School Nurse and play a pivotal role in helping meet the healthcare needs of the students in our communities. If you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and enjoy helping others, we want to hear from you!About Speare Memorial HospitalSpeare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.What You’ll Do:Assess scene safety, injury, and illness and respond with appropriate interventionUpon completion of nursing assessment, make appropriate referrals as requiredAdminister proper medication and treatments requiredProvide appropriate and accurate documentation while maintaining the utmost in confidentialityMonitor and report suspected cases of abuse and neglectMake necessary provisions for students entitled to a 504 Accommodation PlanRegularly work with parents, teachers, guidance counselors and principals relative to particular concerns or issuesProvide health education to students and parents as necessaryWhat We’re Looking For:Required:Bachelor of NursingMinimum 2 years’ nursing experienceMust have unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New HampshireHave current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).Possess the ability to interrelate with the student age populationKnowledge of the current laws/regulations regarding suspected neglect and abuse. Ability to perform nursing assessments with appropriate interventions.Preferred:Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pediatric nursing or other related nursing areasBasic first aid training and certification in School NursingExperience assisting children with various health challenges (e.g. asthma, diabetes).Working knowledge of SNAPWhy Join Speare Memorial Hospital?Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.Comprehensive Benefits:Competitive salaryHealth, dental and vision insuranceHealth savings accounts with employer contributions403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributionsLifestyle Savings Account reimbursement programTuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programsEmployee recognition and appreciation programsGenerous Earned Time accrualShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityLife insuranceOur CommitmentSpeare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.