School Registered Nurse

The Academy•Westminster, CO

12h•$41•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academy of Charter Schools is seeking a dedicated, student-centered School Nurse to serve at our Main Campus and North Campus for the 2026/2027 school year. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about adolescent health, skilled in supporting staff and students with various needs, and committed to advancing overall student wellness through training and education. The Academy of Charter Schools is a public PK-12 school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado. We pair a rigorous, content-rich curriculum with opportunities to explore strengths and passions to achieve the highest standards for all. Our mission is to help all students grow into college ready, exemplary citizens by combining academic mastery with personal empowerment to drive lifelong success. We serve our full community by intentionally developing a school culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our approach to vertically aligning the full educational experience for our students from youngest to oldest centers around three notions – Prepare, Explore, and Empower – that keep us grounded in The Academy’s mission and vision as we set priorities and make decisions that impact instruction and school culture. Academy Employees Are… At The Academy, employees embody our mission, vision, and values every day. They guide and support staff to prepare students for academic mastery by delivering evidence-based curricula; they collaborate with students, staff, and families to design student-centered learning experiences that create opportunities to explore strengths and passions; and they support the implementation of social-emotional skills lessons that empower students to become leaders of their own learning. Academy employees work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. They embrace relationships and positive communication with a diverse community of students, staff, and families while helping maintain a culture of high expectations for all. Experience in school environments, strong people skills, and ability to work within a team is required. What Makes a Good Academy Employee? The Academy is looking for committed leaders who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful employee at The Academy include: A people-first, relationship-focused orientation A growth mindset A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels A passion for contributing to overall school success by working alongside and supporting others A creative, innovative, and caring attitude A spirit of openness, trust, and kindness A dedication to data-driven practices A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges Comfort with being flexible A sense of humor At The Academy, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The online application should include a cover letter and resume. Part time to full time hours available (25 hrs. - 30 hrs. a week) 5 to 6 hour work days, Monday - Friday Salary pay starts at $40.98 hr., based on experience School year starts August 10, 2026; school year ends May 28, 2027 Medical Benefits - 100% paid for employees on select plans PERA Retirement Benefits Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee Visit our website at www.theacademyk12.org. The Academy’s comprehensive benefits package includes a number of different plans for full-time employees. Refer to Employee Benefits Enrollment Guide for details at https://www.theacademyk12.org/about-us/working-for-us. Information on employee paid leave is also available at this same location. SUMMARY: Provides and oversees health services for the student community, including administering basic first aid and dispensing medications as authorized by healthcare providers and parents/guardians. Ensures safe, compliant delivery of care by completing and supervising nursing delegation in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. Supports student well-being through clinical oversight, health monitoring, and coordination with staff and families. Perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Student Health Services: Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, illness assessment, and emergency response. Develop and implement individual Health Care Plans (HCPs). Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and district policy. Monitor and manage chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies). Delegation & Staff Training: Delegate medical tasks to unlicensed school staff in accordance with Colorado law. Train and supervise staff on delegated tasks (medication administration, diabetes, seizures etc.) Maintain documentation of training, competency, and supervision. Ensure compliance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act and district policies. Health Compliance & Records: Maintain accurate student health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA guidelines. Ensure compliance with state immunization requirements. Track and report communicable diseases and outbreaks. Participate in health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) Submit annual reports to state and local boards. Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with parents/guardians, healthcare providers, and school staff. Serve as a health resource for students, staff, and families. Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed. Communicate health concerns and updates appropriately. Review and access plan for safe care of student(s) during off-site activities and may include attending off-site events. Health Promotion & Education: Promote health and wellness through training, education and prevention programs. Support mental health awareness and referrals. Assist in developing school safety and emergency response plans. Work Environment: School-based setting with frequent student interaction. Collaboration with staff regarding student care. Travel between Main Campus and North Campus. Exposure to illness and medical emergencies. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree in nursing. Prior experience in pediatric nursing and/or a school-based setting preferred Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education guidelines and school health regulations Ability to complete and oversee nursing delegation per Colorado Nurse Practice Act Requirements EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree in nursing. Prior experience in pediatric nursing and/or a school-based setting preferred Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education guidelines and school health regulations Ability to complete and oversee nursing delegation per Colorado Nurse Practice Act LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: Criminal background check required for employment Current CPR/First Aid certification Current Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Colorado Board of Nursing TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Problem solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job and follow HIPPA and FERPA laws. Knowledgeable in Colorado School Law, Authorizer policies, The Academy mission, philosophies, policies and administrative procedures. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow Universal Precautions, safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e-mail etc. Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word. Operating knowledge of basic health screening equipment required within one month after entering position. Operating knowledge of disinfectants required. Operating knowledge of and experience with student information system preferred, required within 2 weeks of entering position. Operating knowledge and access to Colorado State Immunization site for students’ records within 1 month of entering position. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: Reports to: Executive Administrative Manager Direct reports: # of EMPLOYEES None 0 BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no budgetary responsibilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in nursing.
Prior experience in pediatric nursing and/or a school-based setting preferred
Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education guidelines and school health regulations
Ability to complete and oversee nursing delegation per Colorado Nurse Practice Act
Criminal background check required for employment
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Current Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Colorado Board of Nursing
Problem solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job and follow HIPPA and FERPA laws.
Knowledgeable in Colorado School Law, Authorizer policies, The Academy mission, philosophies, policies and administrative procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow Universal Precautions, safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e-mail etc.
Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word.
Operating knowledge of basic health screening equipment required within one month after entering position.
Operating knowledge of disinfectants required.
Operating knowledge of and experience with student information system preferred, required within 2 weeks of entering position.
Operating knowledge and access to Colorado State Immunization site for students’ records within 1 month of entering position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in pediatric nursing and/or a school-based setting
Operating knowledge of and experience with student information system preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, illness assessment, and emergency response.
Develop and implement individual Health Care Plans (HCPs).
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and district policy.
Monitor and manage chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies).
Delegate medical tasks to unlicensed school staff in accordance with Colorado law.
Train and supervise staff on delegated tasks (medication administration, diabetes, seizures etc.)
Maintain documentation of training, competency, and supervision.
Ensure compliance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act and district policies.
Maintain accurate student health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
Ensure compliance with state immunization requirements.
Track and report communicable diseases and outbreaks.
Participate in health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.)
Submit annual reports to state and local boards.
Collaborate with parents/guardians, healthcare providers, and school staff.
Serve as a health resource for students, staff, and families.
Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed.
Communicate health concerns and updates appropriately.
Review and access plan for safe care of student(s) during off-site activities and may include attending off-site events.
Promote health and wellness through training, education and prevention programs.
Support mental health awareness and referrals.
Assist in developing school safety and emergency response plans.