DISTRICT: Auburn
POSITION: School Nurse (RN, ARNP)
SUPERVISOR: Principal
POSITION GOAL: To facilitate the learning environment by encouraging a climate of health and well-being and promoting appropriate health care for staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree
Certification: State of NH license to practice as a registered nurse
Experience: Three years’ experience in nursing, preferably in a school district
Criminal Record Check: Required per NH RSA 189:13-a
Pre-Employment Medical Exam: Required per NH RSA 200:36 and 275:3

EVALUATION:
Performance of position responsibilities will be evaluated annually in accordance with the approved administrative procedure for staff evaluations.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance.
• Specialized training with individuals with special needs.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Standing: Occasional / Frequent Lifting: Occasional

Walking: Occasional / Frequent Reaching: Occasional
Sitting: Occasional / Frequent Push/Pull: Occasional
Driving: Infrequent / Frequent Bend/Stoop: Occasional

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate LNA/clerical assistant.
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on each student in accordance with state guidelines and school district policy including physical examinations, immunizations, hearing tests, vision, scoliosis, and communicable diseases.
• Organize immunization clinics provided by NH Department of Health and Human Services.
• Report to parents, school personnel, and community health resources for intervention, remediation, and follow through on health issues.
• Assume responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Observe students as needed to monitor health needs.
• Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Visit students' homes when necessary as directed by the Principal.
• Serve as a resource to staff and administration regarding specific health issues and current state and local health regulations.
• Authorize (with building administration) the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and in compliance with state immunization laws.
• Advise staff on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health concerns.
• Assist school personnel in establishing procedures and standards to maintain sanitary conditions in schools.
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health education.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Participate as the health specialist on 504 or Evaluation Placement Team to develop the IEP and/or accommodations.
• Recommend and help implement modifications of school programs to meet individual student health needs.
• Prepare and submit reports for the Superintendent and NH Department of Education (school health division) as required.
• Work with individual students' health care providers by following his/her orders for medications and treatments.
• Assist students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education.
• Administer medications and minor first aid according to school district policy.
• Participate in Emergency Management planning and drills.
• Prepare budget for the health office, manage purchases for school health needs, and maintain the health office in an efficient, orderly manner.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

START DATE: August 2024
SCHEDULE: 7 hours per day, 210 days per year (follows the school year schedule, with the summer off)
PAY:
UNION: Non-Union
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Course Reimbursement, Sick, and Personal days

TO APPLY: Apply here, with your application, resume, cover letter, reference letters, and transcripts. Please direct any questions to Katie Sang, HR Director, at ksang@sau15.net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,926.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, NH 03032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, NH 03032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person