Registered School Nurse (Pool Posting, Location To Be Determined)

FLSA:  
Exempt 

SALARY SCHEDULE:
Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906
Certified Salary Schedule

PAY GRADE:
Certified Salary Schedule

BENEFITS:
Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details. 

SUPERVISOR:
Director or designee. 

SUMMARY:  
Determines the health needs of incoming and returning students.
Provides the medical expertise on school, SPED, and safety teams.
Provides for the health needs of students by managing medication administration and delivery of procedures that are requires during the school day.
Trains and delegates to staff in order to provide coverage as needed.
Coordinates hearing and vision screenings.
Manages and obtains immunization records for all students.
Develops and promotes good community relations among various community school clientele.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides for the delivery and documentation of health service to students under the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, and district policies and procedures.
2. Teams with health care providers, parents and school personnel to identify, develop and implement
applicable Plans that mitigate health-related obstacles to learning.
3. Coordinates staff development (including but not limited to universal precautions, child abuse
prevention, infectious disease guidelines).
4. Serves as a knowledgeable resource on health related topics for staff and parents.
5. Reports to ACDHS or law enforcement as required.
6. Attends school meetings (school, nurse and district.)
7. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Current unrestricted RN license from the State of Colorado.
2. Current Special Services Providers License- School Nurse through the Colorado Department of Education or must meet the requirements to obtain this license.
2. CPR certified.
3. CDHS Medication Registry upon hire.
4. BSN required.
5. Communication skills.
6. Team Building.
7. Teaching.
8. Leadership skills.
9. Self-Motivation.
10. Organization.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

1. Minimum of one year hospital experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Previous school nursing experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Heavy physical effort (lifting up to 50 pounds).
2. Computer entry.
3. Working with others.
4. Working alone.
5. Responding to emergencies requires occasional running.