PROGRAM MANAGER, CLINICAL NURSE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

4d•$76,211 - $91,454

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Program Manager provides clinical expertise and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, and legally compliant school health services. The role aligns practice with policy by supervising nursing programs, ensuring regulatory compliance under IDEA and Section 504, and promoting best practices within Denver Public Schools. Through collaboration with leadership and stakeholders, the manager advances health equity and supports student academic achievement and holistic well-being. The position directs districtwide student health programs and clinical initiatives, establishes clinical standards and protocols, supports and mentors nursing staff, and monitors documentation quality. It also develops professional learning, analyzes program data with the Director, and supports community partnerships, grant proposals, and compliance reporting. The role requires living and working from a permanent home address in Colorado and being able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, with expertise in school nursing, pediatric critical care, and/or pediatric nursing.
At least three years of school nursing, public health, pediatric critical care, and/or pediatric nursing experience.
Current, active, unencumbered Colorado or compact Registered Nurse license issued by DORA.
Current active Colorado Department of Education Special Provider license; proof of application submission is acceptable for new applicants.
Current BLS Certificate.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements.
Knowledge of Google products, including Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
Effective time management, organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills; strong attention to detail.
Ability to train, teach, develop nursing educational materials, and facilitate professional learning.
Ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
Professional behavior and ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning and performance.
Strong clinical nursing skills applicable to student health and pediatric nursing in a school setting, including adapting care to health situations using the nursing process and clinical judgment.
Strong clinical judgment and regulatory knowledge.
Strategic thinking and systems-level planning.
Collaborative leadership experience.
Data analysis and program evaluation skills.
Commitment to leading for racial and educational excellence, dismantling systems of oppression and inequity, and supporting students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Commitment to equity, culturally responsive care, and student-centered services.
Bilingual in Spanish or another language; may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide student health programs and clinical initiatives in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, immunization statutes, and Colorado public health mandates.
Establish and monitor clinical standards by developing and maintaining districtwide protocols, procedures, and program guidelines in collaboration with frontline nursing staff.
Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to Nursing Services team members, including support for medically complex cases, chronic health conditions, and health-related components of IEPs and Section 504 plans involving Dedicated Adult Services.
Ensure adherence to clinical documentation standards through audits, quality assurance reviews, and continuous improvement practices.
Design and facilitate professional learning for nursing staff and health office personnel, including orientation, competency validation, and training in culturally responsive and evidence-based practices.
Provide regular clinical debriefing, mentorship, and structured onboarding to support health services staff.
Analyze student health program data and trends with the Director to inform strategic planning, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement.
Support community partnerships, grant proposals, and regulatory compliance reporting related to student health programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.