PROGRAM MANAGER, CLINICAL NURSE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a Clinical Nurse Program Manager to lead districtwide student health programs and oversee clinical initiatives. The role ensures regulatory compliance, supports nursing staff, and advances health equity to boost student well‑being and learning outcomes.

You will develop standards, mentor teams, analyze data, and collaborate with leadership. A strong nursing background and dedication to equity are essential in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 3+ years of school nursing, public health, or related experience.
• Current Colorado (or compact) RN license (DORA) required.
• Colorado Department of Education Special Provider license required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Strong clinical nursing skills in school health.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive care.
• Spanish or other language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide student health programs and clinical initiatives.
• Establish and monitor clinical standards and districtwide protocols.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to Nursing Services staff on complex cases and IEP/504 components.
• Ensure adherence to clinical documentation standards through audits and QA.
• Design and facilitate professional learning for nursing staff and health office personnel.
• Maintain supportive supervisory environment with onboarding and debriefing opportunities.
• Analyze student health data to inform planning, reporting, and improvement.
• Support community partnerships, grant proposals, and regulatory reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Clinical nursing expertise

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Gmail

Job description

About This Job

The Clinical Nurse Program Manager provides clinical expertise and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, and legally compliant school health services. This role aligns practice with policy by supervising nursing programs, ensuring regulatory compliance under IDEA and Section 504, and promoting best practices within DPS. By collaborating with leadership and stakeholders, the manager advances health equity and supports student academic achievement and holistic well-being.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $76,211 - $91,454 Annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• 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

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide student health programs and clinical initiatives to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local regulations including IDEA, Section 504, immunization statutes, and Colorado public health mandates
• Establish and monitor clinical standards for student health services by developing and maintaining districtwide protocols, procedures, and program guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across DPS schools in direct collaboration with frontline nursing staff to ensure protocols are practical, evidence-based, and informed by real clinic experience.
• Provide clinical program supervision and support through clinical guidance and mentorship to Nursing Services team members. For example, medically complex cases with management of chronic health conditions and 1:1 medical Dedicated Adult Services health related components of IEP/Section 504
• Ensure adherence to clinical documentation standards through audit processes, quality assurance reviews, and continuous improvement practices
• Design and facilitate professional learning for nursing staff and health office personnel, including new staff orientation, ongoing competency validation, and training in culturally responsive and evidence based practices
• Maintain a supportive, accessible supervisory environment for health services staff by providing regular clinical debriefing opportunities, mentorship, and structured onboarding.
• Analyze student health program data and trends in collaboration with the Director to inform strategic planning, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of student health services
• Support development of community partnerships, grant proposals, and regulatory compliance reporting related to student health programs
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an Accredited College or University, area of expertise School Nursing, pediatric critical care and/or pediatric nursing;
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Three (3+) years of school nursing, public health, pediatric critical care and/or pediatric nursing experience is required
• Current active and unencumbered Colorado (or compact) DORA Registered Nurse License is required
• Current active Colorado Department of Education Special Provider license (Proof of application submission, if new) is required
• Current BLS Certificate is required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements
• Knowledge with Google products including Docs, Sheets and Gmail
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills; both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to train, teach and develop nursing educational material and professional learning
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Professional behavior and the ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning performance
• Strong clinical nursing skills applicable to student health/ pediatric nursing in a school setting, while adapting appropriately to health situations based on the nursing process and clinical judgement
• Strong clinical judgment and regulatory knowledge
• Strategic thinking and systems-level planning
• Collaborative leadership experience is required
• Data analysis and program evaluation skills
• Commitment to equity, culturally responsive care, and student centered services is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for some positions
• 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

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re‑focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.