JOB SUMMARY:  

The East Grand School District school nurse provides health services and medical care in a rural public school setting that serves approximately 1300 students from the towns of Winter Park, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake and Hot Sulphur Springs.  

 

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.

  Medical Case Management for students with complex health needs

  Teaching classes in CPR/First Aid and CNA are possibilities

 

Qualifications:
Possession of a current/valid Colorado nursing license. BSN and CPR instructor preferred.  Possession of, or willingness to obtain a Special Services Provider (SSP) from the CDE (Colorado Department of Education). Familiarity with school and public health systems

Working Conditions:
East Grand School District  serves approximately 1350  students. Monday through Thursday school week.  East Grand School District serves the communities of Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs and beyond. Granby, Colorado is located 110 miles NW of Denver and is 12 miles from the Winter Park Ski Area.

Application Procedure:
Required materials must be submitted. These include submission of an updated resume and cover letter with current references. 

Selection Procedure:
Select candidates will be interviewed.