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Children's Hospital Colorado School Health Nurse in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID87190
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The School Health Nurse provides comprehensive school health nursing services, utilizing both in-person and virtual platforms, on a contractual basis to public school districts, charter schools, independent schools, early childhood and childcare centers, before and after school programs and camps. Practicing in the School Nurse Consultant (SNC) model, the nurse provides family-centered care as demonstrated by recognizing the child and family as a full partners in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. The SNC aligns with local and state public health partners on community health promotion and disease prevention.The Program also provides support through consultation, referral information, training, delegation and supervision to unlicensed assistive personnel in school and childcare sites throughout the state. The program strives to support and facilitate the successful transition of children with complex health needs into the school and community environment and to promote partnerships between the Children's Hospital, the educational system, families and community programs.
Additional Information
Department Name: School Health Nursing Job Status: Full-time, 32 hours/ week. Shift: M-F, school hours. *This assignment is within the 27J Schools.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) Experience:3 years in school nursing, public health, and/or pediatric primary care Equivalency:None Certification(s):Required completion of certification within first 3 years of employment of School Nurse (RN-BC) (ANCC) or National Certified School Nurse (NBCSN) or School Nurse Practitioner (SNP-BC) (ANCC); BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. LICENSURE(S): Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license A current Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider (SSP) license is not required to apply, but once hi ed, there is a 3-year induction period monitored by school health nurse leadership, and is renewed every 5 years This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted. http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.j sp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home
Responsibilities
Infancy - >30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
