School Nursing & Health Services Leader

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a Manager of Nursing and Student Health Services to lead and grow its school health programs. The role focuses on program development, staff leadership, data management, and compliance with mandated health services.

The position emphasizes equity, professional development, and collaboration with schools and central staff to improve student health outcomes. A dynamic, data-driven leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3+) years experience in nursing education, school nursing or nursing administration is required.
• Two (2+) years of supervisory or managerial experience is required.
• Registered Nurse License and CDE Initial or Professional School Nurse License is required.
• Administrative license is preferred or required.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations is required.
• Strong organizational and analytic skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Elevates performance standards by guiding the team to embody shared core values.
• Leads the team in redefining behavioral support priorities as new systems are introduced.
• Defines a clear vision for nursing support in schools with measurable annual goals.
• Plans and administers programs, allocates resources to school needs.
• Provides project management and guidance in developing new programs.
• Cultivates a high-performance team with shared objectives and accountability.
• Ensures equity-focused decisions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

RN License

CDE Initial/Professional School Nurse License

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Denver Public Schools seeks a Manager of Nursing and Student Health Services to lead and grow its school health programs. The role focuses on program development, staff leadership, data management, and compliance with mandated health services.

The position emphasizes equity, professional development, and collaboration with schools and central staff to improve student health outcomes. A dynamic, data-driven leader is essential.