School Nurse (part-time)

Position Type: Student Support Services Teachers/School NurseDate Posted: 8/4/2022Location: District WideThis is a class specification and not an individualized job description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list every duty for a given position in a classification. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor''s Degree in Nursing; and Considerable experience in school, pediatric or general nursing; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Registered Nurse in New Hampshire Valid New Hampshire Driver''s License State of New Hampshire School Nurse I, II or III Certification CPR & First Aid Instructor Certification. Specific Core Function: Performs a variety of professional and administrative nursing duties in a school environment; performs directly related work as required. The principal function of an employee in this class is to promote and maintain the health of school children, their families, and staff through care, prevention and counseling. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This class is distinguished from the class of School Nurse II by professional certification and the knowledge and skills to provide training, as well as technical support. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional and medical providers, municipal officials, school officials, clients and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a high volume and high stress school environment with potential exposure to infectious agents and illicit drugs. Responsibilities of the Position: Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles and techniques of school health nursing; Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and municipal laws, regulations, and policies relating to school nursing; Substantial knowledge of training the adult learner; Substantial knowledge of counseling practices and techniques; Thorough knowledge of and the ability to develop, organize and administer school nursing health programs; Thorough knowledge of information systems and hardware; Skill in the use and operation of medical apparatus, equipment, and screening instruments; Skill in the development, organization, and performance of required screening tests and client support services and programs; Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language; Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions; Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; Ability to operate or quickly leam to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions; Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. Supervisory Responsibilities - Required Special Qualifications: None Essential Physical Abilities: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively; Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to function in performs assigned medical examinations; Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use all related medical equipment; Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to all areas of the school environment. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodations, to lift and carry, through a full range of motion, up to 50 pounds occasionally. Specified Length/Hours of Position:Evaluation: Evaluation of this position shall be by the Nursing Supervisor.Application Procedure: The Manchester School District uses the Frontline Applicant Tracking on-line application platform accessible through our district website. Navigate to the employment page - click the red APPLY button above to start your application. Upload resume, cover letter, official transcripts and 3 hand-signed letters of reference dated within 12 months of application. Any reference letters not hand-signed will not be accepted. The Manchester School District''s website is

Created: 2025-11-01