School Nurse 2026-27 School Year

The Barrington School District is seeking a dedicated School Nurse for the 2026-27 school year. We are looking for a caring and compassionate professional who thrives in a student-centered environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining strict confidentiality. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license
• School Nurse Certification through the NHED (selected applicant will need to apply for this credential if not already held)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  The school nurse functions in accordance with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, and the school districts policies and procedures.

  
  

  STUDENT WELL BEING – To ensure student well being the RN will:

  • Assess and treat all illnesses and injuries during the school day
  • Provide necessary medications or medical treatments
  • Consult with students, parents, teachers, and physicians
  • Refer students and families to appropriate resources when additional medical care or evaluation is required
  • Assist families in meeting students’ basic needs of food, clothing, and health care by connecting them with community resources
  • Provide health screening of all students yearly, including height, weight, hearing, and vision and work with families to follow-up on abnormal findings
  • Provide health education to students and families
  • Provide education and training to appropriate school personnel for the safe management of specific health conditions throughout the school day as well as during field trips, school-sponsored activities, and athletics
  • Provide CPR and First Aid certification training for teachers, staff, and coaches
  • Participate in the development and implementation of school wellness, safety, crisis, and emergency preparedness plans

  • PUBLIC HEALTH – To support public health the RN will:

  • Review all incoming student records for compliance with NH state immunization and physical examination requirements and work with families to meet these requirements

  • Coordinate in-school dental education, screening, and referral programs

  • Coordinate bike helmet distribution programs

  • Coordinate school district and town employee influenza vaccine clinics

  • Participate in town and state Emergency Preparedness Plans

  • Work with the CDC and NH Department of Health and Human Services to disseminate public health alert information and control the spread of communicable disease

  • Participates as the health expert on Individualized Education Plans

    
    

    READINESS TO LEARN – To optimize student readiness to learn the RN will:

  • Develop health plans to safely manage acute and chronic health conditions and disabilities while allowing for maximum participation in all school activities

  • Promptly recognize and treat ailments that distract from or interfere with students’ ability to learn

  • Follow-up on absences and work with parents to ensure maximum attendance

  • Work with parents and school personnel to promote physical, social, and emotional health for all students

  • Collaborate as a member on a school-wide team to help identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems