Program Manager, Clinical Nurse

• ELA Designations Non Teaching/No Designation
• Schedule Full Time Year Round
• Work Schedule Name 235 PROTECH
• FTE 1.0
• Department Nursing and School Health

Applications will be received until August 3, 2026
. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

The Clinical Nurse Program Manager provides clinical expertise and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, and legally compliant school health services. This role aligns practice with policy by supervising nursing programs, ensuring regulatory compliance under IDEA and Section 504, and promoting best practices within DPS. By collaborating with leadership and stakeholders, the manager advances health equity and supports student academic achievement and holistic well-being.

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $75,457 - $90,548 Annually.
• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of district wide student health programs and clinical initiatives to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local regulations including IDEA, Section 504, immunization statutes, and Colorado public health mandates
• Establish and monitor clinical standards for student health services by developing and maintaining district wide protocols, procedures, and program guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across DPS schools
• Provide clinical program supervision and support through clinical guidance and mentorship to Nursing Services team members. For example, medically complex cases with management of chronic health conditions and 1:1 medical Dedicated Adult Services health related components of IEP/Section 504
• Ensure adherence to clinical documentation standards through audit processes, quality assurance reviews, and continuous improvement practices
• Design and facilitate professional learning for nursing staff and health office personnel, including new staff orientation, ongoing competency validation, and training in culturally responsive and evidence based practices
• Analyze student health program data and trends in collaboration with the Director to inform strategic planning, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of student health services
• Support development of community partnerships, grant proposals, and regulatory compliance reporting related to student health programs
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an Accredited College or University, area of expertise School Nursing, pediatric critical care and/or pediatric nursing;
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Three (3+) years of school nursing, public health, pediatric critical care and/or pediatric nursing experience is required
• Current active and unencumbered Colorado (or compact) DORA Registered Nurse License is required
• Current active Colorado Department of Education Special Provider license (Proof of application submission, if new) is required
• Current BLS Certificate is required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements
• Knowledge with Google products including Docs, Sheets and Gmail
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills; both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to train, teach and develop nursing educational material and professional learning
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Professional behavior and the ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning performance
• Strong clinical nursing skills applicable to student health/ pediatric nursing in a school setting, while adapting appropriately to health situations based on the nursing process and clinical judgement
• Strong clinical judgment and regulatory knowledge
• Strategic thinking and systems-level planning
• Collaborative leadership experience is…