lead school nurse

East Grand School District

Lead School Nurse

LEAD SCHOOL NURSE

JOB SUMMARY:

The East Grand School District Lead School Nurse provides the oversight and administration of health

services and medical care in a rural public school setting that serves approximately 1200 students

from the towns of Winter Park,Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake and Hot Sulphur Springs. This position will

work between four schools, Fraser Elementary, Granby Elementary, East Grand Middle School and

Middle Park High School.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as school nurse providing basic healthcare to students and staff in case of injury or acute

illness for all assigned School(s).

• Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene.
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular health screenings.
• Keep track of students' vaccination records.
• Update students' medical history.
• Ensure the school environment is safe for children and school staff.
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws.
• Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers.
• Develop plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of

outcomes, and the evaluation of care.

• Serve as consultant with other school professionals, such as food service personnel,

physical education teachers, coaches,and counselors.

• Overseeing infection control measures.
• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and

emergencies that may occur at school.

• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of

healthcare plans.

• Oversee vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures.
• Provide health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and

the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team.

• Provide Medical Case Management for students with complex health needs.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with state and federal health regulations, including immunization

requirements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS LEAD NURSE:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support in developing, implementing, and coordinating local school

health policies, procedures, and programs.

• Ensure all policies, procedures, and programs comply with legal and regulatory statutes as well as

ethical nursing standards.

• Regularly review, update, and revise health policies and procedures as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct CPR, AED, and First Aid training for staff, maintaining proper training records.
• Provide ongoing staff training on critical health topics, including seizure response, first aid, and other

relevant areas.

• Represent East Grand Schools in community task forces and committees related to school health and

wellness.

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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS LEAD NURSE CONT:

• Draft correspondence and communication regarding health matters such as disease outbreaks, policy

updates, and regulatory changes.

• Organize and oversee mass hearing and vision screenings within East Grand School.
• Schedule and coordinate district nurses' assignments to ensure coverage and efficiency.
• Ensure district-wide compliance with health and safety regulations.

Administrative Duties & Grant Management:

• Maintain accurate immunization records and ensure timely reporting.
• Oversee health-related grant management and reporting requirements in collaboration with district

administration.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or Building Principal.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a current/valid Colorado license in school nursing.
• At least two years of nursing patient care.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain a Special Services Provider (SSP) from the CDE (Colorado

Department of Education).

• Familiarity with school and public health systems.

Working Conditions:

• Granby, Colorado is located 110 miles NW of Denver and is 12 miles from the Winter Park Ski Area.
• This position consists of driving between schools.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation and feel comfortable driving in inclement weather conditions.