Hanover High School is seeking a part time (.5 FTE) school nurse, starting in August 2024. Position is open until filled.

Submit applications at https://sau70.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=523

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)

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently 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;

2. Communicate with others;
3. 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.