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School Nurse- RN

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY

Sterling (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 66,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

A prominent school district is seeking an experienced School Nurse-RN to provide comprehensive health services to students and staff. The role involves supervision of health assistants, coordination of health initiatives, and active participation in the development of student health plans. This 10-month position offers a competitive salary and supportive work environment, aimed at maintaining student well-being.

Benefits

Employer-paid health insurance

Optional dental and vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

Must have a valid state license to practice nursing.
Two years of experience in public health nursing required, preferably in a school district.

Responsibilities

Coordinate school health services including physical examinations and immunizations.
Supervise Health Assistants and maintain health records.
Advise on health matters and participate in developing health programs.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Health Coordination

Supervision

Education

Valid State License as Registered Nurse

Colorado Department of Education License in School Nursing

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This position works 8 hours per day and 4 days per week (188 total working days for the Fiscal Year) and supervises 5 Health Assistants who are located at Caliche Schools, Ayres Elementary, Campbell Elementary, Sterling Middle School and Sterling High School.

Title

School Nurse

Salary: $60,282.00 - $65,733.00 Dependent on Experience

Qualifications

A valid state license to practice as a registered nurse.
Colorado Department of Education License in School Nursing
Two years of experience in public health nursing,

preferably in a school district.

Reports To

Director of Student Services and works closely with Building Principals

Job Goal

To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district

student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate

of health and well-being in the district schools.

Performance Responsibilities

Coordinate school health services, including physical examinations,

immunizations, and test for hearing and vision in cooperation with Building Principals

and Director of Student Services.

Coordinate selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
Supervise & review reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other

agencies on school medical matters.

Supervise maintenance of up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
Observe students on referral by teachers and principals, to detect health needs.
On call, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member

who has suffered injury or emergency illness.

Visit student’s homes when necessary.
Participate with school staff in developing and implementing total school health

program.

Contact homes of students referred by principals.
Advise on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of

individual students.

Prepare and submit reports for the superintendent and the State Board of Health as

needed or requested.

Authorize exclusion and readmission of students with infectious and contagious

diseases.

Advise teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student

health defects.

Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health

curriculum.

Participate in service training programs.
Collaborate with IEP and 504 teams on health needs of students with such plans
Collaborate with building principals around developtment of Health Care Plans

Terms Of Employment

10 Month Working Calendar - 188 Working Days

Application Procedure

Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Selection Procedure

Levels of process include application review, formal interview, reference and employment checks.

Benefits And Eligibility

RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include:

Employer-paid health insurance.
Optional dental and vision insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Plans
Retirement Savings Plans

Follow helpful link below for more insurance information

https://www.re1valleyschools.org/o/re-1-valley-school-district/page/insurance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,920 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).

RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexuakl orientation, national origin, disability, genetic informatino, pregnancy, or any other protected charactertistic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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