CARES RN - SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE

Float School Nurse

Applications will be received until May 11, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.The Float School Nurse collaborates with other school and health care staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment and promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process of students. The Float School Nurse will travel from school to school, depending on student needs. A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.

time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

Prioritizes school health services needs based on length of assignment, and time of year (beginning of the year, mid-year, end of the year)

Provides training, supervision, and delegation for CNAs UAPs, staff coverage for the health office, and field trips Works to provide care coverage for school nurse assignments, as well as for medical dedicated adult support (1:1) assignments

Works to remove, modify, or reduce health related barriers to learning

Provides well student care, health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance to students at assigned school

Performs screenings for vision, hearing, height and weight, and/or other conditions and makes referrals and follow-ups to primary care give

Creates health care plans, and provides expertise for evaluation, review and writing of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Section 504 Plans, in collaboration with school IEP and Section 504 teams

Updates and maintains all student health records using District health documentation software systems

Work to remove, modify or reduce health-related barriers to learning.

Provide well student care, health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance to students at assigned school.

Complete, update, and maintain student records (accident reports, health records) using District software systems, and complete and submit reports.

May supervise health paraprofessionals and other health staff in assigned locations.

May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. Have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing

Possess an active current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Nurse endorsement - In the State of Colorado.

Be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Colorado.

Previous school nursing experience is preferred

Have a National School Nurse Certification, which is highly desired.

Knowledge with Google products including Docs, Sheets and Gmail

Professional behavior and the ability to take responsibility for one's own performance

Ability to travel to multiple schools sites in a week

Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for some positions

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. Equity.