School Nurse (RN)

School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

University Schools Greeley, Colorado Position Type: Full-Time, 190-Day Contract Work Year: 2026-2027 School Year Primary Assignment: University Schools Middle School Campus Reports To: Director of Operations Salary & Benefits Salary: $57,869 - $107,954 (based on education and verified experience) Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PERA retirement participation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and access to voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plans.

Position Overview University Schools is seeking a compassionate, student-centered Registered Nurse to join our educational team. The School Nurse plays a critical role in supporting student health, safety, and wellness while helping remove health-related barriers to learning. This position provides direct nursing services, health education, care coordination, emergency response, and consultation to students, families, and staff in a collaborative K-12 educational environment.

Why Join University Schools? At University Schools, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students every day while enjoying the benefits of a school-year schedule. Our nurses are valued members of the educational team and work closely with administrators, educators, families, and community partners to support student success.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise, support, and train health clerks and other designated personnel to ensure quality health services. Collaborate with health care providers, parents, staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care. Collaborate as a member of the University Schools nursing team to ensure consistent health services, compliance, and student care practices across campuses. While each School Nurse may have a primary campus assignment, nurses are expected to work cooperatively to provide consultation, support, training, and coverage assistance at other school locations as needed. Perform nursing assessments, first aid, triage, interventions, and referrals for ill or injured students. Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Health Care Action Plans (HCAPs) and support student accommodations through IEP and Section 504 processes. Provide safe delegation and oversight of health-related tasks in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act, state law and district policy. Monitor student health records and ensure compliance with Colorado immunization requirements and district policies. Consult regarding communicable diseases, public health concerns, and student wellness initiatives. Provide health counseling, education, and referrals related to physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of adolescents. Serve as a member of multidisciplinary teams including Special Education, Section 504, crisis response, and child protection teams. Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and applicable regulations. Serve as a resource for students, families, and staff regarding health-related concerns. Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Operations Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance consistent with the expectations of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, illnesses, injuries, treatments, medications, nutrition, and adolescent development. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to student health services. Ability to assess and respond appropriately to student health concerns and emergencies. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and medical professionals. Ability to maintain accurate records and use electronic health and student information systems. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related field from an accredited institution. Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License. Current CPR and First Aid Certification. Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider License, or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in pediatric, emergency, public health, community health, or school nursing. Experience working with school-aged children and adolescents. Knowledge of Colorado school health requirements and special education processes.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands & working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone. Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Working Conditions Work in standard school building environment. Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases. May be exposed to poor weather conditions including heat, cold, wet and snow and other outdoor weather conditions. The work environment combines standard office setting including some standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.

Application Information Application Deadline: June 17, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer University Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local law.