School Based Nurse – Aurora, CO

Guarantee contract 2024-2025 School year

Required: Colorado Department of Education (CDE)

Bachelors degree required

Must have previous school nurse experience

3 years nursing experience required

*Competitive salary

Full -time School Based Nurse

If you are a NURSE with experience working with the school age population in the school setting and strong interpersonal skills then you may be a great applicant for Gillem Staffing (GS). We serve the educational system in Colorado. We specialize in service and the treatment of children and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neurological or acquired disorders/diseases.

This is the perfect time to join the growing demand for school based nurses in the school setting! Gillem Staffing is in search of several NURSES to join our team:

Summary of Function

The school nurse is a member of the total educational team who instructs and directs children and staff to promote the mental and physical health of students so that they may participate in and benefit from the educational program. To accomplish this task, the nurse will perform or supervise the performance of the following services as established by the Standards of School Nursing Practice and in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Job Functions

Ensures that the health needs of students are addressed during the school day

Manages communicable diseases outbreaks

Directs the immunization program

Oversees delegated nursing tasks

Develops and implements health care plans

Serves as liaison between teachers, administrators, parents, and community health care providers

Provides for the care of acute health care needs, including emergencies

Conducts health assessments, including all required evaluation for students with suspected disabilities

Oversees vision and hearing screening programs

Oversees the medication administration policy of schools

Prepares and submits appropriate reports and written summaries, including all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Understand and demonstrate knowledge in development of health care plans

Knowledge of medication administration policy

Knowledge of delegation practices to include training, supervision and documentation

Knowledge of health issues commonly associated with school age children

Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Knowledge of subject areas, curriculum, and standards based education

Knowledge of special education identification processes

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of district policy and state and federal laws regarding nursing services to general education and special education students

Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system

Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups

Good organization and communication skills

Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Appropriate State (CDE) licensure/certification

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical school setting or office environment

Physical Demands

The work requires periods of physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods of time, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects, and use fingers to operate computers or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and use normal or aided vision and hearing.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• This is for the 2024-2025 school year, are you looking for a job for that time period?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• School Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person