Nurse - Stone Canyon Outdoor Education

Douglas County School District; Larkspur (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / 403(b) / 457 retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Nurse for Stone Canyon Outdoor Education to oversee medical care for campers and staff. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining health records, and coordinating with parents and school staff to ensure student safety.

Prerequisites include Colorado RN licensure, CPR/First Aid certification, and experience with children. The role requires 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, and a full salary range with benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Colorado.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications / BLS.
• Experience working with children and youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct health services to students and staff.
• Maintain camper health forms and daily nurse visit logs.
• Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications as needed.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality of health information (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Develop health education plans and collaborate with school teams.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Experience with children

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Nurse - Stone Canyon Outdoor Education

Job Description

Nurses are responsible for the care and supervision of all medical services. This care includes; looking after ill or injured campers or staff, administering medication(s), communicating with parents, teachers, and staff, organization of medical information, medications, and first-aid kits, as well as keeping records of camper visits. Camps will be staffed 24 hours a day with days depending on the program. For Outdoor Education, the first half of the week (check-in time Monday to check-out time Wednesday), or the second half of the week (check-in time Wednesday to check-out time Friday) for campers and staff. Shifts adjust depending on program schedules. For Summer Camp, camps will be staffed 24 hours of the day from check-in time Sunday to check-out time Saturday for campers and staff.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Colorado
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications / BLS
• Current General Liability Insurance
• Must pass a CBI/FBI and TRAILS background check
• Illness and injury management
• Experience working with children and youth, preferred
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to maintain health forms and paperwork
• Ability to maintain and administer all medications
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure
• Good verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Proficient with computers and comfortable learning new

software

• Assist in organizing and setting up the Nurse office
• Cleaning Nurse room and office after use
• Making sure inventory of First-Aid kits is supplied and

maintained

• Maintain camper health forms
• Keep a daily log of camper’s nurse visits
• Accept and safely store all prescription and over-the-

counter drugs

• Administer prescription and over-the-counter drugs

when necessary

• Illness and injury management
• Communication with parents, SCOE staff, and SCOE

Customers of campers illness or injury

• Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap

between basic medical knowledge and emergencies

• Be available to communicate with campers guardian,

or school nurse for all shifts assigned prior to campers

• Providing First Aid for but not limited to: cuts, scrapes,

and bruises, bee stings, dehydration, sunburn, poison

ivy, etc.

• Ensure the wellness and care for all Stone Canyon community.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and/or outlines for identified health education needs.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Use evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of intervention.
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building district, regional and state goals and priorities.
• Develop a health care plan to meet students’ individual health needs in the school setting.
• Obtain and interpret student health data for special education assessments and 504 accommodation plans.
• Provide direct health services for the student when appropriate.
• Participate in comprehensive health education programs and school health policy development.
• Assure student health information is protected in accordance with Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Identify students with health needs requiring modifications or accommodations in the school setting or during school sponsored events and activities.
• Participate as the health expert on the RTI, special education and 504 teams by mitigating health related obstacles to learning.
• Ensure safe delegation of nursing interventions to unlicensed assistive personnel by adhering to the provisions of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act (CRS 12-38-101).
• Design disease prevention and health promotion strategies for the students and school staff.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Assess the health of the school community and advocate for physical and emotional safety through collaboration with all stakeholders.

Certifications

Registered Nurse License - Colorado, Special Services Provider License - School Nurse - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Skills

Position Type: Contractor

Primary Location: Outdoor Education Center

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$62,150.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate

$96,747.50 USD Annual

Full Salary Range

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: February 3, 2027