.8 Preschool Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

JOB ANALYSIS

The school nurse comforts children with health problems that interfere with their ability to take part in the everyday school activities. The major focus of the school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse promotes student, staff and community awareness of and participation in healthy behaviors.

REPORTS TO

Director of Pupil Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)
  • Assessing and evaluating the health and development of students.
  • Interpreting the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals concerned with the student.
  • Designing and implementing a health maintenance plan for individual students, incorporating plans directed by a physician.
  • Referring students and their parents or guardians to appropriate community resources for necessary services.
  • School nurse facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems;
  • Address potential health problems that are barriers to learning or symptoms of underlying medical conditions by coordinating and assisting with mandated screenings, i.e., vision, and hearing.
  • Participates as a member of IDEA and 504 teams to meet health needs of students.

LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Position Title: School Nurse

Londonderry Allied Health Union

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS con't
  • Assures that school district policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice.
  • Makes independent and timely nursing decisions to triage emergency situations regarding the school community. Will notify the principal of potential exclusions and other health related problems.
  • Deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situations
  • Collaborates with the client, the family, school staff and others in the conduct of school nursing practice.
  • I Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
  • Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice on the planning and delivery of school nursing services.
  • Make referrals to appropriate public agencies regarding concerns affecting a child's health in school.
  • Work as closely as possible, within the guidelines of the school health program, with all school staff to provide a better community understanding between all school personnel and the community of the school's role in improving the health of the community.
  • Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.
  • Participates in registration screening for incoming students.
  • Monitors communicable disease concerns, including student compliance with State Immunization laws.
  • Reviews all field trip forms for updated immunization and medical issues.

LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Position Title: School Nurse

Londonderry Allied Health Union

KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working with internal and external constituents.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Integrity; good judgment and decision-making abilities, problem-solving skills, and organizational and planning skills.
  • Reliability and confidentiality.
  • Skilled at information gathering and data management.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current Registered Nurse License
  • Current New Hampshire School Nurse Certificate
  • Knowledge of relevant technology

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Allied Health Union for additional information.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel and Union Agreement.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Schools:

Moose Hill: Preschool; Kindergarten

Matthew Thornton Elementary: Grades 1-5

North Elementary: Grades 1-5

South Elementary: Grades 1-5

Middle School: Grades 6-8

High School: Grades 9-12

School Board: The Londonderry School Board is composed of five members elected to three-year terms. Elections are held every year. The Board sets policy for the school district and hires the superintendent to serve as chief administrative officer. The superintendent directs the educational and business activities of the school district. The Board generally meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Londonderry High School Café located at 295 Mammoth Road. The public is encouraged to attend.

Chair: Bob Slater - Term 2024-2026

Vice Chair: Sara Loughlin - Term 2025-2027

Board Member: Amanda Butcher - Term 2025-2027

Board Member:Kevin Gray - Term 2025-2028

Board Member: Tim Porter - Term 2024-2026

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Administration:

Superintendent of Schools: Daniel Black

Assistant Superintendent: Jason Parent

Pupil Services Coordinator: Kimberly Carpinone

Director of Buildings and Grounds: Joe Parzych

Business Administrator: Amity Small

Human Resources Director: Lisa Drabik

Food Service Director: Krystle Connell

Educational Level of Faculty: 76% master's degree or higher

Experience Level of Faculty: 57% have more than five years of teaching experience

District Vision Statement: The Londonderry School District will provide appropriate individualized academic, social, emotional, and physical learning opportunities to establish a dynamic foundation for quality educational and continued student growth.

District Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide students with the vision, skills, and knowledge necessary to maximize their individual potential. Central to this accomplishment is the collaboration among all shareholders and disciplines so that students can become contributing members of society and appreciate that learning is a life-long process.

Graduation Standards: The graduation standards represent what students should know and be able to do upon completion of twelfth grade. They were developed by the Curriculum Advisory Committee composed of faculty, administrators, and community members; and were adopted by the School Board in 1998.

Students will:

  • Use the English Language with competence and confidence.
  • Understand, explain, and apply mathematical concepts and disciplines and recognize the connections to other curriculum areas, the workplace, and everyday settings.
  • Understand, explain, and apply scientific concepts and disciplines and use scientific processes of inquiry to make decisions and to explore solutions to ever changing problems.
  • Understand the principles and apply their knowledge of history, civics and government, economics, and geography.
  • Be effective and ethical users of ideas, information, and related computer technologies across disciplines.
  • Communicate in at least one of the four Arts disciplines (dance, music, theater, and visual arts) and explain various types of arts knowledge and skills.
  • Converse in a second language.
  • Develop a safe and healthy lifestyle.

Special Programs: Southern New Hampshire University Master's Program, district web presence www.londonderry.org "Above and Beyond" Employee Recognition Program, Employee Newsletter, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Teacher Mentor Program, NH Registered Educator Apprenticeship Program.

Recent Awards and Recognitions:

2025 NH Elementary School of Excellence - South School, Dollars for Scholars (Darci Drylie), Exceptional Educator of the Year Award from NH Down Syndrome Association (Molly Kralich), NH Educator of the Year (Melissa Brayall), NHSTE Susan Janosz Supporting Tech-Using Educators Award (Melissa Brayall), NH Finalist of Presidential Awards for Excellence on Math & Science Teaching (Jessica Garvin)

25 Years of Service Awards: Serge Beaulieu, Sheila Bedard, Marcel Caron, Kim Carpinone, Jen Cutuli, Brent Demas, Diane Farnell, Bridget Gingrow, Kelly Halstead, Wendy LaBelle, Christine McGuire, Heather Noon, Linda Ogiba, Leona Panas, Mike Quimby, Amity Small, Jen Sweeney, Nancy Winter

Community Involvement: The district is strongly committed to community involvement, as it is the participation of residents that provides continued educational excellence. To ensure the opportunity to participate, the district has various committees on which citizens may consider serving by contacting the district office. Committees deal with such issues as facilities and space needs, curriculum, technology planning and the like. Committees are appointed by and report to the Londonderry School Board.

History: Londonderry, incorporated in 1722, has a proud tradition of support for education. In the modern era, prior to the construction of Central School (now Matthew Thornton) in 1949, youngsters in grades 1-8 were educated in one-room schoolhouses located throughout the community. The school district was part of SAU#10, which included Derry, and several other neighboring towns. High school students were educated primarily at Pinkerton Academy through a tuition agreement. North School opened in 1969. Later in 1972, Londonderry Junior High opened; housing grades 5-8 while grades 1-4 were educated at Matthew Thornton and North. That same year, Londonderry successfully petitioned to become its own school administrative unit. In 1978, as the result of a vote by the citizens to end their tuition agreements and embark on a building program, Londonderry High School opened. In the ensuing years, grade level configurations were adjusted, and the community constructed South School (1978), Londonderry Middle School (1982) and Moose Hill School (2001). Throughout this time numerous upgrades, additions and renovations have taken place in all school facilities. District administrative offices were housed in leased facilities from 1972-1985 at which time a building was constructed adjacent to theTown Municipal Complex on Mammoth Road. In July of 2018, the District administrative offices relocated to a leased facility on Kitty Hawk Landing.