Nurse - Stone Canyon Outdoor Education

Nurse - Stone Canyon Outdoor Education

Job Posting Title: Nurse - Stone Canyon Outdoor Education

Job Description: Nurses are responsible for the care and supervision of all medical services. This care includes; looking after ill or injured campers or staff, administering medication(s), communicating with parents, teachers, and staff, organization of medical information, medications, and first-aid kits, as well as keeping records of camper visits. Camps will be staffed 24 hours a day with days depending on the program. For Outdoor Education, the first half of the week (check-in time Monday to check-out time Wednesday), or the second half of the week (check-in time Wednesday to check-out time Friday) for campers and staff. Shifts adjust depending on program schedules. For Summer Camp, camps will be staffed 24 hours of the day from check-in time Sunday to check-out time Saturday for campers and staff.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Colorado
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications / BLS
• Current General Liability Insurance
• Must pass a CBI/FBI and TRAILS background check
• Illness and injury management
• Experience working with children and youth, preferred
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to maintain health forms and paperwork
• Ability to maintain and administer all medications
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure
• Good verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software
• Assist in organizing and setting up the Nurse office
• Cleaning Nurse room and office after use
• Making sure inventory of First-Aid kits is supplied and maintained
• Maintain camper health forms
• Keep a daily log of camper’s nurse visits
• Accept and safely store all prescription and over-the-counter drugs
• Administer prescription and over-the-counter drugs when necessary
• Illness and injury management
• Communication with parents, SCOE staff, and SCOE customers of campers illness or injury
• Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies
• Be available to communicate with campers guardian, or school nurse for all shifts assigned prior to campers program dates
• Providing First Aid for but not limited to: cuts, scrapes, and bruises, bee stings, dehydration, sunburn, poison ivy, etc.
• Ensure the wellness and care for all Stone Canyon community.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and/or outlines for identified health education needs.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Use evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of intervention.
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building district, regional and state goals and priorities.
• Develop a health care plan to meet students’ individual health needs in the school setting.
• Obtain and interpret student health data for special education assessments and 504 accommodation plans.
• Provide direct health services for the student when appropriate.
• Participate in comprehensive health education programs and school health policy development.
• Assure student health information is protected in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Identify students with health needs requiring modifications or accommodations in the school setting or during school sponsored events and activities.
• Participate as the health expert on the RTI, special education and 504 teams by mitigating health related obstacles to learning.
• Ensure safe delegation of nursing interventions to unlicensed assistive personnel by adhering to the provisions of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Design disease prevention and health promotion strategies for the students and school staff.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Assess the health of the school community and advocate for physical and emotional safety through collaboration with all stakeholders.

Certifications:

• Registered Nurse License - Colorado, Special Services Provider License - School Nurse - Colorado Department of Education

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Skills

Position Type:

• Contractor

Primary Location:

• Outdoor

Education

• Center

One Year Only (Yes or No):

• No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

• 40

FTE:

• 1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

• 0 Work Days
• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

• 62,150.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

• 96,747.50 USD Annual

• Full

Salary

Range: 62,150.00 USD - 131,345.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

• February 3, 2027