About Us
TheraPeds of Colorado is a therapist-owned and operated company dedicated to providing skilled contract therapists opportunities within our trusted school districts nationwide. As therapists ourselves, we understand the intricacies of the special education system and are committed to fostering a collaborative approach with school districts to make a positive impact on the lives of students with special needs.
Job Description
This is a part-time School Nurse position in Colorado with a commitment of 5-8 hours/month.
The school nurse reports to the business manager and collaborates with other student services personnel to prevent health problems from becoming reasons for educational failure and collaborates with stakeholders to maximize in-class time by reducing the incidence of health-related absenteeism. The school nurse also serves as an interpreter of health mandates and recommendations to school personnel through written materials, meetings, presentations, etc.
Responsibilities include the following:
● Trains or delegates designated health room staff or classroom teachers on emergency care procedures for school and field trips
● Assists the health aide with reviewing student and staff health concerns, managing student chronic health conditions, and trains medically delegated staff to be able to handle these students professionally and as required by their medical conditions
● Develops health care plans for students with significant health conditions such as life-threatening allergies or diabetes requiring specific emergency care at school
● Schedules and participates in annual Vision and Hearing testing
● Updates annual immunization records by compliance deadline
● Stays apprised and mentors health office aide and medically delegated team about public health concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and trains on-site staff on how to manage all particular needs as per CDC and Public Health guidelines
● Trains staff or assists in proper scheduling with outside-of-school CPR/Basic First Aid training annually; updates medically delegated team’s required training cards
● Collaborates with stakeholders and acts as a liaison between the school, parents, local health care providers, local health service agencies, and other community providers
This staff member shall also be responsible for the completion of any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Business Manager
Qualifications and Skills
- Must have a valid RN license in Colorado along with SSP license from the CDE.
- Must have 2+ years of experience as a school health nurse and 2+ years experience as a virtual school nurse
- Must have your own Professional and General Liability insurance
- Colorado Department of Education School Nurse License, along with successful completion of the CDE School Nurse training.
- Educational Level: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
- Awareness and sensitivity to diversity in the student body, teaching staff, and family groups
- Impeccable ethics, integrity, and trustworthiness. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen and creatively problem-solve
- Efficient and effective use of technology. Technical computing skills required include:
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, MS Excel, MS Word, Google Suite, and PowerSchool
- An understanding of database programs, including the extraction and reporting of data
- Efficient paper and electronic file management
- Bilingual preferred
Benefits (eligibility Dependent On Employment Status)
- This position will be a 1099 contractor
- Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates with a stipend or health benefits (1099)
- Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
- Guaranteed Hours
- Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities occasionally, as needed.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- School
Work Location: Remote