Full-Time Nurse

Description

General Duties: 

Illness: Safely and efficiently attend to the health needs of students during both on-duty hours and on-call hours. This requires nursing diagnoses and triage of patients for further care, treatment according to training and Health Center Protocol, independent use of point-of-care (POC) lab testing supplies and equipment, and frequent communication with local providers, labs, nurse practitioners, and dentists. 

Medication: 

Independently ensure the security of medications both in transport to and from the medications room and in storage at the Health Center. Administer and accurately document medication to students each day in accordance with state laws and regulations regarding medication (specifically He-P 816) and school policy (see policy manual). 

Communication:

Communicate with parents (including emails after each doctor’s appointment, and phone calls when appropriate); communicate with faculty, administrators, athletic staff, community living parents, and weekend duty staff, as needed, to coordinate care with participation in classes, athletics, and student responsibilities, and to notify appropriate staff of absences due to health or student’s status as needed.

Transportation: 

Assist with daily transportation of students to appointments and labs, pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy, as needed, and use the health center car to transport students to the hospital as needed.

Mental health referrals: 

Refer students with emotional or mental needs to the Health Director or School Counselor so that students’ needs can be met; provide mental health support when the school counselor is not available.

Record keeping: 

Assist with obtaining health forms from parents, competency in using proper nursing documentation in electronic medical records, proper storage of personal health information, etc. Assist with preparation for doctor appointments, accessing and printing appropriate forms, email reminders to students, sports passes, and proper use of accident reports and insurance information. 

Confidentiality: 

Protect the privacy of student personal health information and documentation in accordance with NH state laws and regulations.

Immunization coordination: 

Responsible for the coordination of all resources necessary to provide student population immunization administration and clinics required/recommended by the New Hampshire Immunization Program (NHIP); 

• Complete required yearly online training as mandated by the NHIP.
• Review Vaccination records of incoming students for compliance with current NH State law.
• Contact parents to update them regarding required immunizations and offer to administer the vaccines in the Health Center with parent permission. Follow up to ensure compliance. 
• Order vaccines through the NH Immunization Information System (NHIIS) website.
• Document administration of vaccines and update inventory. 
• Order and monitor required refrigerator and freezer temperature loggers 
• Supervise proper storage of vaccines, including daily fridge and freezer temps, and submit to NHIP monthly. 
• Order vaccines and supplies for students' flu shot clinic. Oversee the student clinic. 
• Complete and submit the annual Immunization report to the State. Complete and submit Annual Certification Documents to NHIP.
• Prepare for biannual audit and meet with the State Immunization Representative to ensure compliance with all NH State requirements. 

Professional development: 

Attend meetings and workshops to expand nursing skills and knowledge and to maintain continuing education for nursing license.

Health Education:

Assist with school programs established to educate students regarding health issues and lifelong skills in self-care.

Other duties as may be assigned. 

This is a full-time hourly, school year position. Flexible scheduling is required, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts. 

Requirements

Registered nurse, current New Hampshire nursing license, current CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuer, and valid driver’s license.  Strong communication and computer skills, ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and ability to frequently climb stairs. Experience in pediatric, public health, or school nursing is preferred.