K-8 School Nurse

Vanguard Classical School, a free public charter school in Colorado, is seeking a School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to K-8 students. In this role, you will be responsible for direct student care, health assessments, emergency response, and serving as a liaison between the school, families, and community healthcare providers. Students attend classes four days per week in a rigorous classical curriculum environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide first aid and emergency care
• Manage chronic health conditions such as asthma and diabetes
• Train, supervise, and evaluate unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to assist with health services and medication administration, including during field trips
• Perform vision, hearing, and other health screenings and make appropriate referrals
• Maintain accurate student health records and immunization records
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, teachers, exceptional student support team members, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide health education to students and staff
• Develop and implement health-related policies and programs
• Participate in emergency response planning and training

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License with School Nurse Endorsement
• Associate's degree or higher in nursing
• Valid RN license to practice in Colorado or valid multi-state license with ability to practice in Colorado under the Nurse Licensure Compact
• If holding a multi-state license issued by another state, must apply for a Colorado DORA-issued RN license within 60 days
• Must maintain an active DORA license to practice nursing in Colorado in addition to the CDE-issued special services license