SENIOR MANAGER, NURSING SERVICES & HEALTH EDUCATION

** Applications will be received until July 25, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
 About this job: The Senior Manager of Nursing and Health Education plays a crucial leadership role within the Department of Nursing and Student Health. Their responsibilities encompass guiding the team towards establishing top-tier school nursing services. This involves spearheading long-term program development and management, providing staff leadership through coaching, training, and development initiatives, as well as strategic planning to enhance nursing and health education services. Additionally, they ensure that DPS students receive the necessary state and federal mandated school health services. By analyzing operational and strategic requirements within the realm of nursing and health education, the Senior Manager identifies areas for improvement. Collaborating closely with the Director of Nursing Services & Health Education, they foster a team culture driven by data, rooted in values, geared towards continuous learning, and committed to achieving tangible outcomes.
 What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $91,413 - $111,963 Annually. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.  For more information visit our New Employee Resources page. 

 What You'll Do: 

• Oversee and direct managers, team leads, health technicians, and health screeners. Facilitate the professional growth of all leadership personnel. Create or revise nursing policies and procedures pertaining to student health, medication administration, and emergency response protocols district-wide. 
• Assist in managing district-wide systems for collecting and maintaining health office records and initiatives. Collaborate with district nurses to foster innovative thinking and introduce new ideas across all facets of nursing and student health. 
• Supports and manages health programs and certifications prior to HS graduation student growth and outcomes. Project management and subject matter expertise to development of new health programs Ensure decisions promote equity for all students, particularly students of color and students struggling to be successful due to health issues, by having a social justice lens.  
• Establishes and fosters successful cross functional relationships that strengthen the work of the team and schools and promote positive student outcomes.  
• Coach, guide, and equip managers for success through task delegation, resolution of intricate challenges, fostering opportunities for enhancement, and continual performance monitoring.
• Develops and oversees processes for identification, prioritization, allocation and management of health education programs to align work across the district to support the health needs of all DPS students. Designs and oversees systems and processes for deployment of all health education services and programs.  
• Leads and supports the overall nursing services and health education systems and structures, communications, program development, progress monitoring and improvement, including processes and tools that facilitate broad stakeholder understanding and engagement in school support content, processes and outcomes; leads the analysis of progress monitoring to identify and align the investments, staff resources and championship necessary to implement strategies and achieve impact goals. 
• Leads the Cardiac Emergency Response initiatives throughout the district to include, but not limited to AED management, CPR First Aid Trainings.
• Supervises and administers the DPS Screening team and student clinical rotations for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and CNAs. Engage with the community and serve as a liaison with local hospitals; Supervises immunization clinics and student wellness programs. Coordinates with school administrators to manage mandatory health screenings and ensure immunization compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

 What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education is required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working in nursing education and or nursing leadership/administration nursing practice.
• Two (2) or more years of