School Nurse: Champion Student Health & Wellness

SAU 60; Charlestown (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Mountain Regional School District in New Hampshire is seeking a School Nurse to support student health services at Fall Mountain Regional High School. The nurse will collaborate with the school physician, administrators, and teachers to promote health and welfare across the district.

Requirements include NH RN license; BSN strongly preferred with a plan to obtain the degree within two 3-year cycles. The role involves immunizations, screenings, health records, and health education; 189 days

Qualifications

• Licensed NH registered nurse.
• BSN strongly preferred; if not held, plan to obtain within two 3-year cycles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the school physician and administrators in developing a school health program.
• Participate in the health curriculum committee.
• Conduct immunization, physical exams, and sight/hearing testing per NH guidelines.
• Observe students regularly to detect health needs.
• Instruct teachers on screening students for health defects.
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records for all students.
• Report health matters to parents, staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies.
• Visit students' homes when necessary.
• In the absence of a physician, assume authority for care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or illness.
• Administer first aid per established procedures.
• Implement policy on exclusion/readmission for infectious diseases per NH guidelines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Assist staff in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Develop and team-teach cross-curricular units with teachers.
• Perform other related services requested by the Principal.

Skills

Registered Nurse

RN license NH

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Fall Mountain Regional School District in New Hampshire is seeking a School Nurse to support student health services at Fall Mountain Regional High School. The nurse will collaborate with the school physician, administrators, and teachers to promote health and welfare across the district.

Requirements include NH RN license; BSN strongly preferred with a plan to obtain the degree within two 3-year cycles. The role involves immunizations, screenings, health records, and health education; 189 days