District Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

District Nurse

Bayfield School District is seeking a full time District Nurse. The district nurse is responsible for coordinating health services within the district. Supervise, hire, discipline, and oversee district health assistants. Responsible for the efficient use of the health services budget. Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango.

La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision:
Each Student, Each Day:
Wolverine Way.

Must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license;
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience in school nursing, public health, or related medical field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated. Maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interview and hire school health assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, and substitutes.
• Manage and evaluate school health assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, and substitutes.
• Collaborate with Medicaid timekeepers to ensure health services staff are complying with district policy related to time worked.
• Must be able to accurately complete district Medicaid reporting in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Seek, coordinate, develop, and host professional development and regular meetings for health services staff.
• Ensure health service providers receive and maintain all required training.
• Maintain inventory of required equipment and other resources.
• Ensure that FERPA/HIPAA confidentiality, and Colorado Open Records Act requirements are met.
• Ensure staff are receive and maintain all required health trainings (i.e. CPR, blood borne pathogens).
• Recommend expenditures for health services, resources, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Oversee district-wide vision and hearing screenings and immunization compliance for all students.
• Collaborate with colleagues, other departments, and outside agencies for additional vision programs, vaccine clinics, and resources to support student referrals.
• Collect and record data related to district vision and hearing screenings and immunization compliance.
• Provide resource information for families for access to health care.
• Comply with state legal requirements and district and building policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day:
  Wolverine Way.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies Clear and compassionate communication with students, families, and staff Strong organizational and time-management skills Accurate documentation and record-keeping State and federal health regulations affecting schools (including immunization requirements) Child and adolescent health, growth, and development Management of chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, severe allergies) Medication administration protocols and safety procedures Basic medical equipment (thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters) Emergency equipment (AED, oxygen tanks, Epi Pens) First aid supplies and kits Glucometers and diabetes management supplies

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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 Demands The physical demands 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. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;

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