DISTRICT NURSE

Health Services

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20.90% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For Full Time Employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $51,000- $66,007

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $51,000 - $115,370

$5000 sign on bonus to be paid out at $1000 per month

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Support and supervise the provision of health services to promote the optimal level of wellness for all students.  Administer emergency first aid and care. Assist with the identification of health-related barriers to learning and the creation and implementation of care plans which address the needs of the individual student.  Train, delegate and supervise school staff in procedures necessary to meet student health needs during the school day.  Follow state guidelines for health office management, delegation of tasks, mandated screenings and state reports.  Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

SUPERVISED BY:  Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Supervise health assistants and provide evaluative feedback on their performance.
• Support the approved Eagle County School District RE50J curriculum and philosophy of education. Comply with district and school policies and procedures.
• Advocate for students with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other governmental agencies on health issues.
• Assume responsibility for conducting mandatory vision and hearing screenings.
• Provides support in developing the school health program.
• Administer emergency first aid and CPR to students and staff in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist in the training, delegation and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Participate as a member of the special education team. Provide the health component for 504 accommodation plans and develop and implement health care plans as appropriate.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of policy to provide a safe school environment and participates as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Implement administrative policy and state law on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with contagious diseases and required immunizations.
• Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
• Serve as a liaison to parents, school personnel, physicians, and other agencies on student health matters in accordance with administrative policy.
• Completes reports required by the State Department of Public Health.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that meets District expectations and personal professional goals.
• Develops and maintains a health record for all children.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student health information according to FERPA.
• Other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:  District Nurses, students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN license/BSN
• Active special service provider license issued by the state of Colorado preferred