Banning Lewis Academy - School Nurse - SY 24-25

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified School Nurse at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in Colorado Springs, CO for the upcoming 2024-2025 school nurse.  The School Nurse provides a comprehensive approach by working to promote a healthy school environment, identifying both actual and potential health problems and by providing case management services. The School Nurse collaborates with educators, school officials, students, and families to ensure students respond positively to their environment and achieve healthy learning through physical, emotional, mental and social health.

At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

At Banning Lewis Ranch, we serve students in Grades K-5. Highlights include our Capturing Kid’s Hearts Program, Celebration of Learning Nights, 5th Grade Capstone Field Trip to Washington DC, and a well-rounded student schedule that includes Spanish, Art, PE, Music & Technology.

At Banning Lewis Prep, we serve students in Grades 6-12. We carefully transition students into Middle School with purposeful social activities and programs as LEAD our leadership development program, sports through the Central Colorado Athletic League, and numerous clubs and electives. In High School, we offer traditions such as Homecoming, Prom, and Student Senate. We focus on Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, Service Learning Projects, Senior Capstone Projects, and college and career readiness (such as online courses, career & technical business programs, foreign exchange program opportunities and much more. At the High School level, our athletes compete in the Tri-Peaks League and have many additional extracurricular opportunities such as Mock Trial, Jazz & Concert Band, National Honor Society, and more.

About the Opportunity:

The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors. 

• Develops plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care of children with chronic health concerns and children with special needs. Monitors immunizations, manages communicable disease/infection control measures, and assesses the school environment to prevent injury and ensure safety. 
• Oversees creation and maintenance of individual student health records in accordance with district policy. 
• Coordinates and participates in hearing and vision screenings as mandated by the Colorado Department of Education. 
• Communicates individual student health needs to school staff on a “need to know” basis by following student confidentiality in accordance with district policy. 
• Skillfully handles the emergency care of acutely ill or injured individuals. 
• Oversees and coordinates all health services-related school staff trainings such as medication administration, standard precautions, CPR/AED/First Aid, concussion management and disease prevention.
• Pursues continuous professional growth and self-renewal in education. 
• Follows district personnel policies and procedures. 
• Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as determined by administration and nursing team. 
• Assumes responsibility for assigned duties and attends required meetings at designated times. 
• Demonstrates willingness to make contributions beyond the scope of job when appropriate or necessary. 
• Provides interventions and education in areas such as acute and chronic illness, adolescent pregnancy, communicable diseases, dental disease, injuries and emergencies, mental health, nutrition, obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse. 
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, parents, and community and assists families with locating outside care/resources. 
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff about student health concerns. 
• Communication and actions are open and collaborative with administrators, staff and colleagues. 
• Works collaboratively and supervises health assistants to provide delegated health services to students, to inclu