Nurse I

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

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.

Major Duties and 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.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

C6S1XX Nurse I

Minimum Qualifications:

- Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

No Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university; OR 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of school nursing practice, including the care of acute and chronic health conditions in children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of nursing delegation principles and Colorado immunization requirements.
• Ability to adapt assessment, treatment, and health education for students with sensory and multiple disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and through various communication methods.
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications, including email, word processing, electronic calendars, presentations, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability and willingness to remain current with technology and develop skills as needed.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A courteous, professional, and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.

Appeal Rights:

• 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