Hanover High School is seeking a part time (0.6 FTE) school nurse, starting in August 2026. 

We seek a flexible and energetic school nurse who is student-centered, parent-friendly, and a team player. Our school nurses are responsible for the day-to-day health needs of our building. Responsibilities include daily health support, medication administration, creation and support of student health plans, regular communication with parents, and collaboration with staff.

Candidates must hold a RN license and hold, or be eligible for, a NH Nursing Certificate endorsement. Position is open until filled.

 

This position is governed by the HEA Union Agreement.

Salary range for this position is $33,327 to $68,532, depending on education and experience.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more. 

 

POSITION TITLE:  SCHOOL NURSE

Job Description Approved By:  SAU 70 

Date:

January 2020

General Purpose:

The school nurse supports student success by providing student-centered health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process.

Reports to:

Building Principal

 
 

Supervises:

Health office assistant

 

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

 

• Conduct Immunization surveillance on student health records as required by the State Of New Hampshire and Vermont.


• Responsible for implementing, monitoring and evaluating  individual nursing care plans as needed.


• Administration of  prescription medications  including delegating and supervising medication administration when necessary.


• Participate in development of 504 medical plans and IEPs as needed.


• Obtain health history & provide health assessment.


• Communicates health concerns to parents, school personnel and medical providers as needed.


• Screen and evaluate findings of deficits in vision, hearing, growth, etc.


• Observe the child for development and health patterns in making nursing assessment.


• Initiates referral to parents, school personnel or community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through.


• Provide ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel or health agencies.


• Utilize evidence based health resources to provide appropriate care of students.


• Plan and implement school health management protocols


• Develop procedures and provides for emergency nursing management for injuries/illnesses.


• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases.


• Provide direct health education, and health counseling to students and families as needed.


• Serve as a resource person to the school staff members in health instruction, teaches Health curriculum as assigned.


• Coordinate school and community health activities and serves as a liaison health professional between the home, school and community.


• Engage in research and evaluation of school health services to act as a change agent for school 

health programs and school nursing practices.

• Provides consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district.


• May participate in home visits when indicated to assess the family needs as related to the child’s health.


• Assist with the Medicaid claiming process.


• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.


• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

 

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

 

  Evaluation:

• Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the building Principal

   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

• Full-Time; Part-Time

• School year

•  Exempt

 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s  Degree in Nursing


• Two to Four (2-4) years of relevant experience

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.


• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.


• Ability to successfully multi-task within role.


• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.


• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.


• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicable Educator License with School Nurse endorsement or Statement of Eligibility or Provisional License from VT AOE/NH DOE 


• Applicable State RN License


• BLS Instructor Certification preferred

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1.  Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2.  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3.  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

4.  Lift over 50 lbs:

Not required

5.  Carry up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

6.  Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Rarely required

7.  Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Not required

8.  Carry over 50 lbs:

Not required

9.  Reach above shoulder height:

Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull:

Rarely required

 

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Not required

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

Not required

4. Squatting:

Occasionally required

5. Kneeling:

Not required

6. Crouching:

Occasionally required

7. Climbing:

Not required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

During  the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

 

1. Maintain a stationary position for up to three consecutive hours;


2. Move within the work location for up to three consecutive hours

 

Cognitive  and Sensory Requirement(s):

1. Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;

1. Communicate with others;


2. Observe students and staff to ensure safety

 

  Work Environment:  Inside: up to 100% 

Outside: up to 20%

 

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

 

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

 

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a School Nurse role are minimal.  The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting.  Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

 

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.