Full-Time School Nurse

Starting July 1, 2026 

(full-time, exempt) 

Tilton School seeks a full-time nurse to join our Health Services team for the 2026-2027 school year. This faculty-level role is central to our mission to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students on campus.

Position Summary 

The Nurse provides day-to-day and preventative healthcare for students, following established procedures under the direction of the Director of Health Services.  The role supports students’ overall well-being so they can fully participate in school life, including academics and athletics.  The Nurse is actively involved in student health across multiple areas, including medical care, physical and mental health, wellness education, hygiene, first aid, emergency response, and administering medications.

Key Responsibilities 

Reports To:  Director of Health Services

• Provide routine and urgent healthcare to students, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up care. Work directly with students and families when appropriate regarding health concerns
• Monitor and support students’ physical, mental, and emotional health, referring to outside providers when appropriate, arranging medical transportation as needed 
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate care with emergency services when necessary
• Coverage of the health center during assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and as needed
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records in accordance with school policies and state regulations. Communicate with parents and providers about changes and refill needs as appropriate.
• Maintain the student health records system in accordance with school and state record retention policies, student/patient data privacy requirements, and FERPA/HIPPA
• Assist with collection and updating of all student health records, including immunizations, medical histories, and care plans (including during the summer**)
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators regarding student health concerns (while maintaining confidentiality)
• Assist Director with third party billings for students  insurance when required 
• Assist Director with maintaining clinic equipment and inventory of medical supplies to ensure the health center is properly stocked and organized
• Assist Director with identifying health and safety concerns across campus and providing health education to students, staff and parents 
• Ensure compliance with school policies, state regulations, and best practices in school health services
• Maintain  infection control practices and help manage communicable illnesses within the residential community
• Collaborate with administration and residential life staff to support student well-being in dorm settings
• Administer immunizations in compliance with state requirements and school protocols or policies, and maintain proper documentation

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Current Registered Nursing License in State of NH
• Current BLS certification
• Experience: 3–5 years of nursing experience, ideally within a school setting
• Clear criminal background checks from either the NH Department of Safety
• A valid Drivers’ License with clean driving record

To Apply 

Electronic materials only, please.  If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to employment@tiltonschool.org  with “Nurse” in the Subject line. 

Tilton School is eager to consider applications from people traditionally underrepresented in independent boarding school communities. 

At Tilton School, all persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard for race, religion, natural origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of employment practices or procedures, promotion, or application of employee policies and benefits. 

For more information about Tilton School, please visit our website.

About Tilton School

Tilton School — a hidden gem of an independent co-educational boarding and day school in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire — serves over 200 students of all genders in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, from over 20 states and 15 countries, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. Located in the historic town of Tilton overlooking the Winnipesaukee River, the school is just 90 minutes from Boston and only 15 minutes from the bustling capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. The Lakes Region is one of the preeminent vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and Manchester (NH) Airport only 30 minutes to the south. Embracing the future since its founding in 1845, the school has been guided by its mission for over 175 years. The mission is paramount in all that is done at the school and is as follows: Tilton School challenges students to navigate a world driven by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, Tilton School’s community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character, and the integrity requisite for the passionate pursuit of lifelong success and service.

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