LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to administer and manage care within a health services setting. You may support a 1:1 student or float to cover the Health Office, with flexibility to travel district-wide under RN supervision.

Requirements include a Colorado LPN license, practical nursing education, BLS CPR, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience. Proficiency with Google Suite is expected; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and LPN license (Colorado DORA).
• Graduate of approved Practical Nursing program with state licensure.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for the health needs of students.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures under RN supervision per DPS protocol.
• Respond to medical emergencies promptly.
• Participate in identification of students with health needs.
• Follow IHP healthcare plans created by the RN.
• Maintain student health records.
• Coordinate mandated vision and hearing screenings.
• Ensure compliance with health laws and district policies.
• Monitor and report infectious diseases; submit required reports.
• Others duties as assigned.

Skills

Google Suite

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Detail orientation

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN license (Colorado DORA)

Graduate of approved Practical Nursing program

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until September 15, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) administers and manages activities within a specific area of responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes. The LPN, under the direction and supervision of the RN, accomplishes the goals and objectives of the Health Services Program. You may be assigned to support a 1:1 student or float to temporarily cover the Health Office. Flexibility to travel throughout the district is required.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $25.36 - $30.44/hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care for the health needs of students.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures with RN supervision and according to DPS Medication Administration Protocol.
• Respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner.
• Participate in the identification process of children with health needs.
• Follow the healthcare plan (IHP) created by the RN.
• Maintain student records.
• Conducts and coordinates mandated vision and hearing screenings.
• Ensures compliance with related laws and policies, such as reporting suspected child abuse, immunizations, and Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) laws.
• Monitor and report infectious diseases.
• Maintains and submits data for annual and monthly reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be a graduate of an approved Practical Nursing Education Program which is regulated by each state board of nursing and possess an LPN license with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• BLS CPR Certification is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience and/or previous experience as an LPN at a school is required.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately record, transfer, and present information in an organized manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm in an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of District, county, and state health regulations.
• Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health.
• Demonstrates respect for children, teenagers, and adults with different systems and beliefs.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Preferred Bilingual skills in Spanish a plus.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.