School Nurse
JOB SUMMARY: East Grand School District is a rural, mountain community that serves approximately 1350 students from the towns of Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake and Hot Sulphur Springs. Work days will be Monday-Thursday.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide basic healthcare to students and staff in case of injury or acute illness. Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene. Detect health problems in early stages through regular health screenings. Keep track of students' vaccination records. Update students' medical history. Ensure the school environment is safe for children and school staff. Ensure compliance with national and local health laws. Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers. Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care. Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors. Overseeing infection control measures. Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school. Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans. Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures. Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team.
Qualifications: Possession of a current/valid Colorado nursing license. BSN and CPR instructor preferred.