RN School School Other
Mesa County Valley School District #51

.5 School Nurse (Temporary)

Mesa County Valley School District #51 Grand Junction, CO, US
$63,129 - $74,502 / year
Position Type: Student Services/Special Service Providers/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/15/2026 Location: D51 Educational Services Center at East Closing Date: 6/21 or open until filled
Description:
.5 (half-time) School Nurse (Temporary 1 year position)

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Nursing and Health Services Coordinator, this position promotes and supports the health and wellness of all students, enabling them to achieve optimal learning and participation in school activities. This position provides direct healthcare services, manages chronic health conditions, responds to medical emergencies, administers medications, and ensures compliance with state immunization and health screening requirements. The nurse serves as a liaison between the school, families, healthcare providers, and community resources, advocating for student health needs and contributing to the development of individualized healthcare and emergency plans.

Job Responsibility Description

Student Support and Service Delivery
  • Provide direct healthcare services to students, including first aid, illness assessment, medication administration, medical procedures, and at times one-on-one care of medically complex students.
  • Manage acute illnesses and injuries as well as manage chronic health conditions.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) for students with medical needs.
  • Conduct mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) and follow up as required.
  • Educate students and staff on health promotion, disease prevention, and injury reduction.
  • May occasionally be required to work on-call shifts for student activities that occur before/after hours, on weekends, and off-site.
  • Provide training, delegation, and supervision for those tasks by adhering to the provisions of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. While not a direct supervisor the School Nurse holds significant responsibility for providing supervision and evaluative input for aides, assistants, and volunteers assigned to the school health program when applicable.


Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and healthcare providers to improve student outcomes, including participating in crisis response and management efforts as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Communicate students' progress and needs with parents and staff to ensure continuous support and development.
  • Consult on communicable disease prevention and control and public health issues as they arise according to District guidelines, local and state public health agency guidelines and laws.


Documentation and Compliance
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in compliance with state laws, district policies, and HIPAA/FERPA guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with state immunization laws and district health requirements.
  • Complete Medicaid billing and required reporting using designated systems.


Other Duties
  • Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.


Qualifications:
Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District.
  • Associate of Science in Nursing required
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred
  • School Nurse, pediatric and/or adolescent nursing experience preferred
  • Valid School Nurse licensed through Colorado Department of Education (CDE) or ability to attain licensure immediately upon hire
  • Valid Registered Nurse in Colorado licensed through Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required for hire
Working Conditions:
190 days/year

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Salary & Benefits:
$63,129 - $74,502* Pending Board of Education Approval - based on one (1) FTE at one hundred ninety (190) days.
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://d51schools.org/employment/job_opportunities/salary_schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/employment/current_employees/employee_benefits

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