1. Demonstrates nursing proficiency in alternative nursing role at Hugging Hospital. Plans, evaluates, directs and renders care, re-evaluates clinical outcomes according to established evidenced based standards set forth by professional nursing organizations and within the scope of practice as set forth by the NH Board of Nursing.
2. Demonstrated proficiency and skill in the performance of school nursing functions

• Promotes student health by engaging in activities that foster a healthy and safe school environment. This includes following infection prevention guidelines and participating in emergency planning, drills and other preparedness activities for the school.
• Obtain health and developmental histories along with any medical information pertinent to the educational process and record the information on the student's health history.
• Administer first-aid and emergency care to students. Complete accident reports and notify the parents of any injuries.
• Safe administration of medication prescribed by a physician, and over the counter medications provided that is parental permission. Medications must be stored in appropriately labeled pharmacy bottle.
• Conduct health screenings such as: Growth (Health and Wright), Head Lice, Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis and notify parents of referral if there are any discrepancies found.

3. Maintain health records including a current Immunization Record in accordance with the New Hampshire State Requirements and a current health physical for any students entering the Governor Wentworth Regional School District.
4. Evaluate and monitor the control of communicable diseases by way of immunization clinics, early detection, observation, and reporting of these diseases in accordance with the New Hampshire State Guidelines.
5. Provide health counseling to students and act as a medical resource to staff concerning subjects relating to illness and disease prevention, nutrition, hygiene and dealing with chronic illnesses.
6. Identify and meet the educational needs of students in conjunction with the Health Teacher regarding health matters by providing educational resources and confidential conferences as appropriate.
7. Demonstrate and practice the safety guidelines established by the Governor Wentworth Regional School District in regards to universal precautions, CDC Guidelines, and State and Federal Laws.
8. Collaborate with community health organizations and act as a liaison between parents, the school, State and local health agencies, and the community.
9. Communicates in a timely and effective manner with the school's Principal, Teachers, Parents, Primary Care Providers and Hospital resources as necessary.