K-12 School Nurse (temporary contract position)

About the role

Vanguard Classical School is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Nurse to join our team of educators. The school is located in beautiful Colorado and is committed to providing a transformative educational experience rooted in the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, delivered in the classical style.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Care: Administering medications, providing first aid and emergency care, and managing chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes.
• Delegate: Train, and continuously supervise and evaluate unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to assist the school nurse with the delivery of health services and medication administration, especially during field trips for students with medical concerns, through the nursing delegation process.
• Health Assessments and Screenings: Performing vision, hearing, and other screenings, and making appropriate referrals.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate student health records and immunization records.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicating with parents, teachers, exceptional student support team members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure students receive appropriate care.
• Emergency Response: Participating in emergency response planning and training.
• Liaison Role: Serving as a liaison between the school, students, families, and community healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) License: Must be a licensed RN in Colorado.
• CDE Special Service Provider License: Requires obtaining a Special Service Provider License with the School Nurse Endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• New school nurses must apply with the Colorado Department of Education for an Initial Special Service Provider License.
• Registered Nurses with an active RN license may apply.
• Requirements for Special Service Provider Endorsement as a School Nurse: Associate's or higher degree in nursing.
• A valid RN license to practice in Colorado pursuant to the Nurse Practice Act (12-255-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid mulit-state license and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the nurse licensure compact (24-60-3802, C.R.S.).