School Nurse - RN

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Registered Nurse . Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

Requirements:

● Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
● Master of Science in Nursing or other advanced degree preferred.
● Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Colorado Department of
Regulatory Agencies (DORA) or active compact RN license.
● Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider (SSP) license
or eligible to apply by start date.
● Current CPR certification
● 3 years of current clinical experience
● A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching
verification, previous work experience

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the safe and effective implementation of Student Health

Services initiatives amongst preschools, elementary schools, secondary schools,

and other special programs in the district. Ensure compliance with district, state,

and federal regulations within each assigned school/program. Provide leadership,

supervision, and evaluation to licensed and unlicensed health office staff.

Job Duties

● Under the direction of the Health Services Leadership, lead and evaluate

school nurses, and other health staff.

● Under the direction of the Health Services Leadership, provide mentorship

and professional development for school nurses and other health staff.

● Implement professional learning needs assessments to guide professional

development planning.

● Participate in the development and implementation of a School Nurse

Orientation and Induction program.

● Facilitate communication between Health Services leadership, school-

based leaders, families, and community partners.

● Ensure compliance of all assigned schools with mandated school health

services including immunizations, hearing and vision screening, and

communicable disease reporting.

● Collaborate with school level leadership to ensure that students have

consistent access to high quality school health services, addressing

barriers and issues to Health Services leadership.

● Collaborate with Health Services leadership to maintain professional skills

and knowledge of student Health Services in alignment with district, state,

and federal regulations as well as national school nursing standards.

● Assess health trends in schools that pose a risk to students.

● Perform all duties in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Board of

Nursing, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) regulations,

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements and Colorado

Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school nurses, psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits .