Hourly Registered School Nurse for Extended Child Services - District-Wide

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-ExemptCOMPENSATION PLAN: HourlyPAY RANGE: Hourly Wage RateCompensation Information LinkBenefits Information LinkCore Values Information LinkSUPERVISOR: Department DirectorLAST UPDATED: 01/23/2023JOB SUMMARY: Functioning on an on-call/as-needed basis, support and provide medical care for the health needs of students by managing medication administration and delivery of procedures that are required during the school day.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.Provides for the delivery and documentation of health service to students under the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, and district policies and procedures.Teams with health care providers, parents and school personnel to identify, develop and implement applicable Plans that mitigate health-related obstacles to learning.Coordinates staff development (including but not limited to universal precautions, child abuse prevention, infectious disease guidelines).Serves as a knowledgeable resource on health related topics for staff and parents.Reports to ACDHS or law enforcement as required.Attends school meetings (school, nurse and district.)Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a positionHigh School Equivalency (HSE) diploma with a nursing program completion certificateOne (1) year of professional work experience within a hospital or pediatric healthcareCommunication skillsTeam BuildingTeachingLeadership skillsSelf-MotivationOrganizationCriminal background check and fingerprinting required for hireMINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a positionColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (CDORA) unrestricted registered nurse (RN) licenseBasic life support (BLS) certificationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licensesBachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)Public school nursing or pediatric healthcare experienceExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsColorado Department of Education (CDE) Initial Special Services School Nurse (ages 0-21) license or must meet the requirements to obtain this licenseColorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP)Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvementPHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilitiesMedium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)Primarily works indoorsComputer entryWorking with othersWorking aloneResponding to emergencies requires occasional running