Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors.
The Opportunity:
Fountain Valley School seeks experienced and dynamic registered nurse for our school nurse position. The RN reports to the Director of Health Services and will be responsible for the care of our students in a college preparatory boarding environment. This person works closely with our health care team consisting of the director, three staff nurses, counselors, physician medical director and athletic trainer.
This position will work three 12 hr shifts per week Monday through Friday plus one weekend per month consisting of 4 hrs each on Saturday and Sunday. This position is approximately 36 hours a week. First physical day at work will be in August 2024. Exact Date TBD. Positions includes “On Call” hours once every four weeks and one weeknight. Overnight shifts may be needed.
General Duties:
Medication Administration
Physical Assessment and evaluation both in clinic and in the field.
Case Management
Regular consultation with physician
Bedside patient care
Mental health support
Maintain medical records and state required records
Accompanying students to medical appointments
Patient and staff education
Qualifications:
Current Colorado or Multi State Compact RN License required
BSN preferred
Special Services Provider License preferred
Current Healthcare Provider CPR/FA and AED certification required
Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.
Working Conditions:
Environment: indoors and outdoors working with high school students
Physical Demands: able to do a combination of sit, stand and lift up to 40 lbs for at least 8 hours per day; occasional after hours, weekend and/ or weeknight obligations.
Working Relationships: students, parents, outside vendors and all other employees.
Salary: $50,000 - $52,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan with 8% Match, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP