School Nurse Jobs in Colorado

Are you ready to make a monumental difference in the lives of our students? Vanguard Classical School is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Nurse to join our team of educators in shaping the future of our students. Located in beautiful Colorado, our free public charter school is committed to providing a transformative educational experience rooted in the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, delivered in the classical style. As a School School Nurse at Vanguard, you'll have the opportunity to empower students, foster positive growth, and contribute to a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

At Vanguard, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom walls. That's why we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to ensure the holistic development of our students. As a School Nurse you'll play a pivotal role in guiding students on their journey to success. From providing crisis intervention to developing intervention strategies aimed at enhancing academic achievement, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

In our unique educational setting, students attend classes four days a week, immersing themselves in a rigorous academic curriculum while embracing the values of discipline, integrity, and excellence. As a School Nurse at Vanguard, you'll work alongside our team of educators to support students in navigating the challenges they may encounter both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Student Care: Administering medications, providing first aid and emergency care, and managing chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes.
• Delegate: Train, and continuously supervise and evaluate unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to assist the school nurse with the delivery of health services and medication administration, especially during field trips for students with medical concerns, through the nursing delegation process.
• Health Assessments and Screenings: Performing vision, hearing, and other screenings, and making appropriate referrals
• .Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate student health records and immunization records.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicating with parents, teachers, exceptional student support team members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure students receive appropriate care.
• Health Education: Providing health education to students and staff, and developing and implementing health-related policies and programs.
• Emergency Response: Participating in emergency response planning and training.
• Liaison Role: Serving as a liaison between the school, students, families, and community healthcare providers.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License: Must be a licensed RN in Colorado.
• CDE Special Service Provider License: Requires obtaining a Special Service Provider License with the School Nurse Endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
  • Requirements: New school nurses must apply with the Colorado Department of Education for an Initial Special Service Provider License. Registered Nurses with an active RN license may apply.
    • Requirements for Special Service Provider Endorsement as a School Nurse
      • Associate's or higher degree in nursing
      • A valid RN license to practice in Colorado pursuant to the Nurse Practice Act (12-255-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid mulit-state license and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the nurse licensure compact (24-60-3802, C.R.S.)
        • Important Note: Registered nurses must maintain an active DORA license to practice nursing in Colorado in addition to the CDE-issued special services license/school nurse. Those holding multi-state licenses issued by another state must apply for a Colorado DORA-issued RN license within 60 days, as per the Nurse License Compact.

As a School Nurse at Vanguard, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students, helping them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. If you're passionate about empowering young minds, fostering positive growth, and shaping the future of education, we want to hear from you.

Join us at Vanguard Classical School and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring excellence in every student, every day. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career where your impact will be felt for generations to come.

Vanguard Classical School is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Vanguard Classical School serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law.