Durango School District is accepting applications for Health Service Provider at Park Elementary School, who will be responsible for creating and maintaining health records and for providing first aide and emergency health care for students and staff members in Durango School District. The starting pay for Health Service Provider is $20.36/hr - $21.40/hr. For individuals with a LPN certification, Emergency Medical Technician certification, Medical Assistant or a post-secondary degree in health sciences, the starting pay is $24.00 /hr - $25.56 /hr. This position is .9375 FTE, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hrs week. Includes full benefits. Begins August 17, 2026. Job Title: Health Service Provider/Health Service Provider, LPN Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule Job Family: Student Support FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department: Student Services/School Based Prepared Date: July 1, 2015, rev. 7/1/18; 7/1/20; 5/17/23 Typical Work Year: 9 months SUMMARY: Administer first aid and medical care for injured or ill students and staff, provide physician ordered care or procedures, conduct screening programs and assure compliance with state health and immunization laws. Maintain health records, health action plans and billing for Medicaid reimbursable procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment. Administer minor and major first aid to ill or injured students/staff. Duties include determining severity of illness/injury, calling 911 if necessary, monitoring chronically ill students, monitoring the exposure of others to diseases and contagious illnesses, disposing properly of body fluids, and performing technical procedures as necessary (e.g., blood glucose testing, injectable medication, diapering, and/or maintain feeding tubes.) Collect and maintain health information on students to include: computer data entry, cumulative records, patient charts, immunization law compliance, exclusion/suspension and completion of district and state reports. Prepare and maintain student health files, including all health records, documents and reports. This includes documents to inform teachers/specialists of children with special health needs. Complete staffing health information forms on Special Education staffing. Communicate with District RN(s) and school staff to implement student health care plans. Administer medications and other medical treatments required by students in accordance with physician orders and district and state policy; record into daily medication logs. Notify parents/caregivers when medications are running low and ensure paperwork is properly maintained in file for students receiving medications. Contact parents/caregivers of ill or injured children, document all head injuries, file necessary accident reports in accordance with established health office procedures and prepare student to go home if necessary. Compile and submit student injury reports to District Nurse and appropriate administrative personnel. Serve as worker's compensation representative to assess and assist injured personnel with treatment options. Perform clerical and secretarial duties as necessary, including answering phones, typing, copying, and preparing/mailing outgoing health correspondence. Provide students and parents with options for treatment and/or community resources by serving as a liaison to outside agencies and programs. Organize, schedule and implement health screening programs to include: vision, hearing, dental, etc. Record, track results, make recommendations for follow-up care for students who did not pass initial testing. Notify building administrator, teachers, transportation and kitchen staff of students with significant health concerns. Attend staffing/child study meetings as needed. Research as needed regarding medications and conditions. Report suspected abuse or neglect to Administrator and proper authorities. Assist in facilitating activities that promote healthy lifestyles for school and community (blood drives, immunization clinics, cholesterol screenings, dental clinics, etc.) Assist in control of nuisance diseases per instruction of District Nurse and state health department. Report infectious diseases to District Nurse and state health department as per CDPHE guidelines. Maintain a clean and orderly health office, including inventorying and ordering supplies. Assist with maintenance of the MSDS book for the building. Engage in ongoing professional development. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Training as one of the following desired: LPN, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant. EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years' experience in related field. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: CPR and First Aid required. Criminal Background Check required for hire. TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills Consultation skills Ability to work with children and children with special needs Knowledge of medial, developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities Ability to assess and manage a medical or physical emergency Knowledge of Universal Precautions Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of medical equipment (B/P, nebulizer, glucose meter, audiometer, etc.) preferred at hire. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
Durango School District is accepting applications for a District Registered Nurse for the 2026/2027 school year, Position begins August 17, 2026. Job Description: Job Title: District Nurse Pay Grade: Student Service Provider Job Family: Student Service Provider FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Exceptional Student Services Prepared Date: June 21, 2018 Typical Work Year: 10 months - 181 days SUMMARY: Provide health services and health education to children to promote the optimal level of wellness for all students. Administer emergency first aid and care. Conduct vision and hearing screenings as directed by supervisor per state guidelines. Complete appropriate assessments and evaluations for special education staffings, 504 plans and health/safety plans. Complete necessary reporting to the Department of Health. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment. Ensure mandated health services in the educational environment Identify students with health needs requiring modifications or accommodations in the school setting. Obtain and interpret health data for child find, special education and 504 accommodation plans. Participate as the health expert on the IEP and 504 teams by mitigating health related obstacles to learning. Develop and implement Individual Health Service Plans for students with health care needs. Train, delegate, and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel for medication administration and nursing procedures. Assist in the supervision and evaluation of health services providers. Assure the provision of first aid and provide triage for physical and mental health issues. Implement screening programs. Provide CPR and First Aid training for district employees. Assess the health of the school community Survey trends related to health issues such as absenteeism, mental, physical and oral health. Monitor accident/incident reports. Provide screening and intervention for identified health concerns. Communicate health and wellness issues to school and community. Advocate for the physical and emotional safety of the school community Provide education and serve as a resource regarding child protection issues. Promote a safe and drug free school environment. Initiate prevention programs based on assessment of high-risk behaviors. Participate in comprehensive health education programs and curriculum development. Protect against environmental hazards Assist in the development of policy to provide a safe school environment Contain the spread of disease Promote and monitor immunizations Institute appropriate disease control measures Assist in the development of policy and provide recommendations to support public health law Educate about infectious and nuisance diseases Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery Design response plans to assist all special needs students in emergencies Participate in crisis-response team Ensure the quality and accessibility of school health services Align school health programs with National and State standards and evidence based practice Communicate and coordinate with other school programs Coordinate school health or medical advisory councils Evaluate school health services Submit annual reports to state and local boards Collaborate and coordinate with community health services and other outreach programs Serve as a liaison between student, school, parent, and community health care providers and organizations Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: B.S. in nursing and a current, unrestricted RN license, OR a college degree in another field, three years of school nursing experience and a current, unrestricted RN license. EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of nursing experience. Previous school nursing experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: RN License, current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid. CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certification required within five months of hire. CPI certification required within three months of hire. TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: Ability to follow the steps of the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in order to promote and protect the optimal health status of students Ability to develop and maintain health records on students. Demonstrate an understanding of all state and local laws pertaining to health and social issues and adheres to legal and ethical standards regarding scope of school nursing practice Display awareness of community health and social service resources, and an ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents, staff, administrators and professional agencies in both written and oral form Knowledgeable about child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current trends in school health, wellness education, and disease prevention Ability to exercise good judgment, and manage time well while participating cooperatively in providing school health services to students in a culturally sensitive manner Ability to utilize the computer in health-related searches, email communication, data collection, and formation of reports Ability to evaluate medical records, organize data, and problem solve MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Microcomputers and general office equipment Microsoft Office applications Student Information Systems Appropriate medical equipment Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
