School Health Programs Lead — Nursing & Equity

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

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.