QUALIFICATIONS:
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A current unrestricted Colorado RN license
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A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
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Current Special Services Provider's license-School Nurse through the Colorado Department of Education; or must meet the requirements to obtain this license
https://www.cde.state.co.us/healthandwellness/snh_ofcmgmt
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Current certification in CPR-BLS
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At least 2 years of nursing experience preferred in hospital or pediatric setting
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1-2 years of school nursing experience preferred but not required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Follows charter school institute policies and procedures and maintains strict confidentiality.
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Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
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Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
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Demonstrates understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.
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Supervision of health aides.
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Primary resource for care of ill or injured students.
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Organization and management of health rooms and health records.
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Monitors immunization status of students and promotes compliance with Colorado immunization Laws
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Monitors accident/incident reports for school safety issues
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Identify health needs of students
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Develop health care plans for students as needed
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Implement health care services, providing primary care for students
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Establish screening programs for various health problems. i.e., vision and hearing
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Oversee immunization compliance and reporting to state
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Develop procedures for crisis intervention for acute illnesses, injuries, and emotional disturbances
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Delegate medication administration and provide training for non licensed personal
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Attend Health Care Plan meeting, IEP, and 504 meetings as needed with student services and parents
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Must be able to call parents to talk about their students health needs
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Be willing to cover health technician in the event of an unplanned absence
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Function as part of an educational team in the development of the IEP (Individual Educational Program) and 504's.
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Cooperate with other agencies and professional workers
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Collaboration with administration regarding illness outbreaks, communication with parents and reporting to health department
III. Program Management
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Provide training, delegation and supervision of health techs and other staff.
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Write and maintain protocols for Health Services Program
IIII. Diagnosis and Planning
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Assists in the identification and programming for students with special health needs
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Plan intervention consistent with the Individual Educational Program (IEP)
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Develop Individualized Health Care Plans.
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Enhances positive self-concept and attitude toward learning among students
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Portrays a positive attitude toward school nursing
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Fosters a positive learning environment
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Able to maintain good relationships with parents and staff
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Professional Responsibilities
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Participation in professional growth opportunities
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Collaborates with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building
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Demonstrates a concern for student health and safety
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Maintains necessary student records
Job Type: Part-time or contracted
Expected hours: 4-12 hours per week ( can be more upon agreement/ request)
Physical setting:
License/Certification:
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BLS Certification (Preferred)
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Colorado Registered Nurse/ Bachelor's degree in nursing
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Special Service License with the CDE or must be willing to obtain a special service license within 3 months of hire
https://www.cde.state.co.us/healthandwellness/snh_ofcmgmt