Health Service Provider or HSP​/LPN, FME Elementary School .FTE

26/27 Health Service Provider or HSP/LPN, FME Elementary School .9062 FTE Job Description

Durango School District is accepting applications for Health Service Provider at Florida Mesa Elementary School, who will be responsible for creating and maintaining health records and for providing first aid and emergency health care for students and staff members. The starting pay for Health Service Provider is $21.38/hr - $22.47/hr for individuals with a LPN certification, Emergency Medical Technician certification, Medical Assistant or a post‑secondary degree in health sciences, the starting pay is $25.20/hr - $26.84/hr this position is Monday – Friday and includes full benefits.

Begins August 17, 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.38 to $26.84 per hour

Job Categories: Student Services >
School Nurse

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1,631.16 one‑time bonus! (Note, bonus pro‑rated for late start)

Job Title: Health Service Provider/Health Service Provider, LPN

Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Student Support

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Services/School Based

Prepared Date: July 1, 2015, rev. 7/1/18; 7/1/20; 5/17/23

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY: Administer first aid and medical care for injured or ill students and staff, provide physician‑ordered care or procedures, conduct screening programs and assure compliance with state health and immunization laws. Maintain health records, health action plans and billing for Medicaid‑reimbursable procedures.

• Administer minor and major first aid to ill or injured students/staff. Duties include determining severity of illness/injury, calling 911 if necessary, monitoring chronically ill students, monitoring the exposure of others to diseases and contagious illnesses, disposing properly of body fluids, and performing technical procedures as necessary (e.g., blood glucose testing, injectable medication, diapering, and/or maintaining feeding tubes.)
• Collect and maintain health information on students to include: computer data entry, cumulative records, patient charts, immunization law compliance, exclusion/suspension and completion of district and state reports. Prepare and maintain student health files, including all health records, documents and reports. This includes documents to inform teachers/specialists of children with special health needs. Complete staffing health information forms on Special Education staffing.
• Communicate with District RN(s) and school staff to implement student health care plans.
• Administer medications and other medical treatments required by students in accordance with physician orders and district and state policy; record into daily medication logs. Notify parents/caregivers when medications are running low and ensure paperwork is properly maintained in file for students receiving medications.
• Contact parents/caregivers of ill or injured children, document all head injuries, file necessary accident reports in accordance with established health office procedures and prepare student to go home if necessary. Compile and submit student injury reports to District Nurse and appropriate administrative personnel. Serve as worker’s compensation representative to assess and assist injured personnel with treatment options.
• Perform clerical and secretarial duties as necessary, including answering phones, typing, copying, and preparing/mailing outgoing health correspondence.
• Provide students and parents with options for treatment and/or community resources by serving as a liaison to outside agencies and programs.
• Organize, schedule and implement health screening programs to include: vision, hearing, dental, etc. Record, track results, make recommendations for follow‑up care for students who did not pass initial testing.
• Notify building administrator, teachers, transportation and kitchen staff of students with significant health concerns. Attend staffing/child study meetings as needed. Research as needed regarding medications and conditions. Report suspected abuse or neglect to Administrator and proper authorities.
• Assist in facilitating activities that promote healthy lifestyles for…