School Nurse

School Nurse JobID: 1907

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/29/2026

Location:

Merrimack Middle School

Date Available:

2026/2027 School Year

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TITLE: School Nurse

The Merrimack Middle School is seeking a compassionate School Nurse to join their team. This position is primarily located a the middle school but will support the other schools in our distract as needed. This position is approximately 4 days a week (not to exceed 16 days a month).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Hampshire state license as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner
• Certified by the State Board of Education (if required by the Department of Education)
• Minimum of three years' current experience in pediatric/emergency/school/public health nursing preferred
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

JOB GOAL: Provides healthcare for school-aged students within the Merrimack School District.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes authority for the care of students and staff who have suffered emergency illness/injury during the scheduled school day
• Conduct school health services including, but not limited to: injury/illness assessments, immunization compliance, and screenings for hearing and vision
• Oversee, prepare, and dispense medication for students
• Initiate referrals as needed for students requiring additional medical/dental care
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students
• Educate school staff regarding emergency medical care procedures, including, but not limited to: epi pen training, seizure protocols, emergency first aid
• Participate in 504/IEP meetings and advises on modification of the educational program to meet the health needs of individual students
• Provide and manage care for students with medical needs requiring ongoing attention, following medical directives from student's physician(s)
• Maintain accurate daily treatment records utilizing school district record keeping system
• Supports district efforts to promote positive, safe, and healthy learning communities, in accordance with the District Wellness Policy (JLCF)
• Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases
• Informs teachers of health conditions or diagnoses on a need-to-know basis
• Attends committee meetings, nursing conferences and trainings to maintain CEU's
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to schools and medical information, including IEP's, 504's, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborating and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Serves on District wide committees as needed
• Performs other responsible/duties as may be requested

Days per week: 4

Salary based on MTA contract

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