School District Nurse

Platte Valley School District Pursuing Excellence for

All:

For Every Student, Every Day School District Nurse Classification:

Exempt Date Posted:

April 13, 2026

School Year and Contract Length/ Days:

(2026-2027/200 Days)

Salary:

$52,190 - $61,129. Salary placement on our classified salary schedule is dependent on the employee's education and/or work experience. Non-licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of work experience and/or educational attainment up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Additional days may be added to the notice of assignment at the request of administration based on need with approval from the CFO/COO or Superintendent of Schools. Click here for more information.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick-leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week. Additionally, all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plans.

Reports to:

Building Principals and Superintendent Apply online @ www.pvre7.

org Deadline for application:

Until Filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required
• Active Colorado Nursing License.
• Ability to Obtain CDE School Nurse License and Child Care Health Consultant License.
• Certified in Basic First Aid, CPR, and

AED. JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

The Platte Valley School District Nurse will provide high level care and services to students and their families across all schools PK-12th. Accordingly, the successful individual will have a desire to work with and help youth ages 3-20 to access the health services needed to be successful.

Essential Functions and Characteristics:

Adheres to the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. Ensures that the health needs of students and staff are met during the school day. Provides management of students with chronic health conditions including medication administration, and delegation of tasks. Confidentially maintains student records, including cumulative health file, emergency cards, and documentation in the electronic medical record (Alma). Complies with HIPPA. Manages communicable disease outbreaks and required notifications. Directs the immunization program. Oversees the health screening program including vision and hearing. Develops and implements health care plans. Performs monthly checks on AEDs across the district and ensures they are in operating order. Provides health promotion education to all grade levels in cooperation with teachers. Serves as the liaison between teachers, administrators, parents, coaches, athletic trainer, community members, and health care providers. Provides care of acute health care needs including emergencies. Participates in the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Team and assists with "return to learn" and "return to play" protocol. Directs and promotes the Staff Wellness Program. Assists with creating policy and procedure related to health care issues. Conducts health assessments for Special Education (IEP) and 504 evaluations. Participates in the identification process of children with special needs as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Serves as the Homeless Liaison to identify and assist homeless students. Maintains the health offices including equipment and supplies. Coordinates attendance follow-up procedures with Principals. Supervises the Health Aid, and delegates tasks within the scope of practice. Team player willing and able to be involved in the programmatic, co-curricular, and/or extra-curricular programs available in the school district. Establish and maintain an effective partnership with the building principal and district leadership. Performs other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Health Aide and delegates tasks within scope of practice. EEO/AAP Statement In compliance with Titles

VI & VII

of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$52,190.00 - $61,129.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person