Dedicated School Based Nurse - RN OR LPN

Pediatric Developmental Services; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance with 

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for a 1:1, part-time role in school health services. The position requires an active RN license (Colorado DORA or compact) and SSP eligibility, with emphasis on student health, immunizations, screenings, and compliance.

Responsibilities include leading health staff, ensuring program compliance across districts, and supporting preventive care, with competitive benefits and IRA matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Master of Science in Nursing or other advanced degree preferred.
• Active RN license from state board (Colorado DORA) or active compact RN license.
• Colorado Dept. of Education SSP license or eligible to apply by start date.
• Experience with ventilator via tracheostomy and tube feeds via g-tube; toileting.
• Current CPR certification.
• 3 years of current clinical experience.
• Completed HR file including transcripts and prior work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise licensed/unlicensed health staff in student health services.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal health regulations across schools/programs.
• Provide leadership and evaluation to health staff.

Skills

Tube-feeding

Oxygen management

Medication administration

Hoyer lift/stander

Equipment training

Homecare exp (preferred)

Education

BSN (Bachelor's degree in nursing)

MS in Nursing or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS)

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

This position is a a 1:1 RN position part-time 5 days a week

Required Skills

• Strong tube-feeding skills
• Oxygen management, including monitoring O2 saturation and administering oxygen as needed
• Medication administration
• Comfortable using a Hoyer lift and stander
• Training will be provided on the student's specific equipment
• Homecare experience preferred, but not required

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Master of Science in Nursing or other advanced degree preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Colorado Department of
  Regulatory Agencies (DORA) or active compact RN license.
• Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider (SSP) license
  or eligible to apply by start date.
• Experience required for ventilator via tracheostomy and tube feeds via g-tube in addition to toileting.
• Current CPR certification
• 3 years of current clinical experience
• A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching
  verification, previous work experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the safe and effective implementation of Student Health Services initiatives amongst preschools, elementary schools, secondary schools, and other special programs in the district. Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations within each assigned school/program. Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation to licensed and unlicensed health office staff.

Job Duties

• Under the direction of the Health Services Leadership, lead and evaluate school nurses, and other health staff.
• Under the direction of the Health Services Leadership, provide mentorship and professional development for school nurses and other health staff.
• Implement professional learning needs assessments to guide professional development planning.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a School Nurse Orientation and Induction program.
• Facilitate communication between Health Services leadership, school-based leaders, families, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance of all assigned schools with mandated school health services including immunizations, hearing and vision screening, and communicable disease reporting.
• Collaborate with school level leadership to ensure that students have consistent access to high quality school health services, addressing barriers and issues to Health Services leadership.
• Collaborate with Health Services leadership to maintain professional skills and knowledge of student Health Services in alignment with district, state, and federal regulations as well as national school nursing standards.
• Assess health trends in schools that pose a risk to students.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Board of Nursing, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) regulations, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school nurses, psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win‑win initiatives for all. From speech‑language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.