District Nurse (RN)

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 60,282 - 77,553; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Optional dental and vision insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

RE‑1 Valley School District seeks a District Nurse to lead health services across the district, promoting student health, safety, and attendance while coordinating nursing services and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The District Nurse serves as the district's licensed healthcare professional, establishing a safe learning environment and collaborating with staff, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Colorado RN license.
• BSN preferred.
• CPR/AED certification current.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to travel between district buildings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments for students with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs).
• Develop Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with significant medical needs.
• Coordinate nursing care for students with diabetes, seizures, asthma, and other conditions.
• Oversee district medication administration procedures and train staff.
• Maintain confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA.

Skills

RN license

CPR/AED

Driver's license

Travel between buildings

Health services knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

School Nurse SS Provider license (preferred)

Job description

Job Information

Reports to: District Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent; works closely with Building Principals and Director of Student Services.

Salary Range & Category: Starting Annual Salary $60,282 - $77,553 (depending on experience) on Classified Exempt Salary Schedule.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Work Calendar: 188 Days.

FTE: 1.0.

Full‑time with benefits; mixed 5‑day work week (Monday‑Friday) and 4‑day work week (Tuesday‑Friday).

Position Summary

The District Nurse provides leadership and oversight for the health services program across Re‑1 Valley School District. The District Nurse promotes student health, wellness, safety, and attendance by coordinating nursing services, ensuring compliance with state and federal health regulations, supporting medically complex students, and collaborating with staff, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to remove health‑related barriers to learning.

The District Nurse serves as the district's licensed healthcare professional and is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

Qualifications – Required

• Current unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current CPR/AED Certification
• Valid Colorado Driver's License
• Ability to travel between district buildings

Qualifications – Preferred

• School Nurse Special Services Provider License (or ability to obtain)
• Previous school nursing experience
• Experience working with pediatric populations
• Knowledge of special education, Section 504, and school health regulations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Health Services

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments for students with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs).
• Develop Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with significant medical needs.
• Coordinate nursing care for students with diabetes, seizures, asthma, severe allergies, feeding tubes, and other chronic health conditions.
• Provide emergency nursing care and first aid as needed.
• Evaluate students returning after illness or injury and determine school participation as appropriate.

Medication Administration

• Oversee district medication administration procedures.
• Train and delegate medication administration to designated school personnel in accordance with Colorado law and district policy.
• Ensure safe storage, documentation, and administration of medications.
• Maintain compliance with physician orders and parent authorizations.

Health Screenings & Compliance

• Coordinate required vision, hearing, and other health screenings.
• Monitor and maintain immunization compliance.
• Report communicable diseases in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health requirements.
• Assist with communicable disease response and outbreak management.
• Maintain confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA and applicable health regulations.

Special Education & Student Support

• Participate as the healthcare professional on IEP and Section 504 teams.
• Provide medical information necessary for educational planning.
• Assist with evaluations related to health impairments.
• Collaborate with therapists, counselors, psychologists, and administrators regarding student health needs.

Staff Training & Consultation

• Provide annual training on:
  • CPR/AED (as applicable)
  • EpiPen administration
  • Diastat/Seizure response
  • Glucagon administration
  • Medication administration
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Universal precautions
  • Concussion awareness
• Serve as a health resource for district employees.

District Leadership

• Develop and recommend district health procedures and protocols.
• Review health policies for compliance with current regulations.
• Coordinate health services among all district buildings.
• Collaborate with local physicians, hospitals, public health agencies, and emergency responders.
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate student health records.
• Complete required state and federal reporting.
• Maintain nursing documentation and Medicaid‑related records as applicable.
• Prepare reports requested by district administration.

Other Duties

• Attend professional development and maintain nursing licensure.
• Maintain current CPR/AED certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical nursing judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Colorado school health regulations
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic health records and district technology systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies.
• Ability to travel between district buildings.
• Ability to perform CPR and emergency response activities.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures.

Benefits & Eligibility

• Employer‑paid health insurance.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans

Equal Opportunity Statement

RE‑1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE‑1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.