Nurse I

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for a part-time Nurse I within Student Health Services. This 0.6 FTE position reports to the Lead Nurse, Student Health Services, and maintains and improves the health of CSDB students through the care and treatment of acute and chronic health problems within the scope of nursing practice. All CSDB students are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind, and some have additional disabilities, so nursing practice is tailored to each student’s communication needs and to building independence in managing their own health care. The Nurse I administers medications and treatments, develops health care plans and the health section of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), shares health information with students, families, and staff, and trains and monitors non-licensed personnel in delegated nursing duties, including medication administration. The position collaborates with CSDB staff to ensure students’ health care needs are met and to promote healthy lifestyles that support academic achievement.

Requirements

Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
Must hold, be eligible for, or be eligible to apply for and obtain within three (3) years of hire, Special Services Provider licensure through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with a School Nurse endorsement.
Must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (Level 2+, ASLPI) skill level, or have the ability and willingness to attain proficiency at that level within a specified period of time, through an appropriate assessment tool and in accordance with CSDB policy and procedures.
Ability to effectively provide health services to students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and/or blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university
three (3) or more years of licensed, practical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) with school-aged children.
Experience providing nursing care in a school, residential, or special education setting.
Experience writing health care plans and contributing to IEPs.
Experience delegating and supervising medication administration by unlicensed personnel.
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) above the minimum required level.

Responsibilities

Assess the severity of student illness or injury, devise and implement a plan of action, evaluate its effectiveness, and adjust as necessary.
Follow through with prescribed treatment and medication orders and maintain accurate documentation.
Determine which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to unlicensed staff, select appropriate individuals, and provide medication and treatment delegation, training, and monitoring.
Determine which students require emergency care and coordinate transport to the emergency room while ensuring adequate nurse coverage on campus.
Teach, advise, and counsel students, staff, parents, and other service providers on health-related topics, individually or in groups, through structured classes, informal information sharing, or arranging for information to be provided by others.
Teach students to manage their own health care using adapted methods, such as tactile identification of medication and Braille materials.
Assess staff knowledge of student emergency protocols and provide necessary training.
Communicate needs, incidents, and follow-up with staff, parents, and other health professionals by phone, in writing, and electronically.
Facilitate communication among students, staff, and outside agencies, including through sign language, and help families and medical providers understand the need for certified sign language interpreters in medical settings.
Communicate with other Student Health Services staff to ensure continuity of care.
Write health care plans and the health section of student IEPs, and attend IEP meetings as appropriate.
Collect and analyze health data and prepare reports for outside agencies and on the current health status of students.
Identify students in need of further health intervention and make recommendations and referrals.
Determine student compliance with Colorado immunization requirements.
Complete annual health and vision screenings.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system