Part-Time District-Wide School Nurse

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse to support student health across district schools on a part-time, hourly basis. The nurse will promote wellness, address health barriers to learning, provide first aid, screenings, and maintain health records using district software.

Candidates must hold a Colorado RN license with a BSN or substantial school nursing experience, CPR certification, and a current CDE Special Service Provider license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or three years of licensed RN experience with school-aged children plus enrollment in BSN program.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Nurse.
• Active RN license issued by the State of Colorado.
• CPR certification must be current and renewable.
• Prior school nursing experience is highly preferred.
• National School Nurse Certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process for students.
• Address health-related barriers to learning and help remove or modify them.
• Provide student care, health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance to students at assigned schools.
• Perform screenings (scoliosis, vision, hearing, height/weight) and refer or follow up as needed.
• Complete and maintain student health records and reports using district software.
• May supervise health paraprofessionals and other health staff at assigned locations.

Skills

CPR certification

School nursing experience

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Colorado RN license

CDE Special Service Provider License - School Nurse

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse to support student health across district schools on a part-time, hourly basis. The nurse will promote wellness, address health barriers to learning, provide first aid, screenings, and maintain health records using district software.

Candidates must hold a Colorado RN license with a BSN or substantial school nursing experience, CPR certification, and a current CDE Special Service Provider license.