Nurse I

Nurse I

Salary

$7,667.00 - $10,733.00 Monthly

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

DBA-05005-JB-10/26

Department

Department of Education

Division

Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 12:00 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Department Contact Information

humanresources@csdb.org

Primary Physical Work Address

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB); 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.

Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Description of Job

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for a part-time Nurse I within Student Health Services.

This 0.6 FTE position reports to the Lead Nurse, Student Health Services, and maintains and improves the health of CSDB students through the care and treatment of acute and chronic health problems within the scope of nursing practice. All CSDB students are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind, and some have additional disabilities, so nursing practice is tailored to each student's communication needs and to building independence in managing their own health care.

The Nurse I administers medications and treatments, develops health care plans and the health section of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), shares health information with students, families, and staff, and trains and monitors non-licensed personnel in delegated nursing duties, including medication administration. The position collaborates with CSDB staff to ensure students' health care needs are met and to promote healthy lifestyles that support academic achievement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the severity of student illness or injury, devise and implement a plan of action, evaluate its effectiveness, and adjust as necessary.
• Follow through with prescribed treatment and medication orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Determine which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to unlicensed staff, select appropriate individuals, and provide medication and treatment delegation, training, and monitoring.
• Determine which students require emergency care and coordinate transport to the emergency room while ensuring adequate nurse coverage on campus.
• Teach, advise, and counsel students, staff, parents, and other service providers on health-related topics, individually or in groups, through structured classes, informal information sharing, or arranging for information to be provided by others.
• Teach students to manage their own health care using adapted methods, such as tactile identification of medication and Braille materials.
• Assess staff knowledge of student emergency protocols and provide necessary training.
• Communicate needs, incidents, and follow-up with staff, parents, and other health professionals by phone, in writing, and electronically.
• Facilitate communication among students, staff, and outside agencies, including through sign language, and help families and medical providers understand the need for certified sign language interpreters in medical settings.
• Communicate with other Student Health Services staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Write health care plans and the health section of student IEPs, and attend IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Collect and analyze health data and prepare reports for outside agencies and on the current health status of students.
• Identify students in need of further health intervention and make recommendations and referrals.
• Determine student compliance with Colorado immunization requirements.
• Complete annual health and vision screenings.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

C6S1XX Nurse I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Must hold, be eligible for, or be eligible to apply for and obtain within three (3) years of hire, Special Services Provider licensure through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with a School Nurse endorsement.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (Level 2+, ASLPI) skill level, or have the ability and willingness to attain proficiency at that level within a specified period of time, through an appropriate assessment tool and in accordance with CSDB policy and procedures.
• Ability to effectively provide health services to students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and/or blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities.

No Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university; OR three (3) or more years of licensed, practical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) with school-aged children.
• Experience providing nursing care in a school, residential, or special education setting.
• Experience writing health care plans and contributing to IEPs.
• Experience delegating and supervising medication administration by unlicensed personnel.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) above the minimum required level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of school nursing practice, including the care of acute and chronic health conditions in children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of nursing delegation principles and Colorado immunization requirements.
• Ability to adapt assessment, treatment, and health education for students with sensory and multiple disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and through various communication methods.
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications, including email, word processing, electronic calendars, presentations, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability and willingness to remain current with technology and develop skills as needed.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A courteous, professional, and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.

How To Apply:

Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application:

• Current Resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete on-line application.

Important Information:

Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in Description of Job and Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements sections. If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.

Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov) for the following information:

• State Employment FAQs
• Address Confidentiality Program
• ADA Accommodations
• Residency Requirements

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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01

As a condition of employment, selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks. Employment verification and reference checks may be conducted without applicant authorization. Are you willing to submit to a background check as described, as a condition of employme

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have working with students who are visually impaired and/or have multiple disabilities?

03

Do you currently hold an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado, or a multistate RN license recognized in Colorado under the Nurse Licensure Compact?

• Yes, Colorado RN license
• Yes, multistate RN license
• NO

04

Which of the following best describes your status for Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider licensure with a School Nurse endorsement?

• I currently hold this license and endorsement
• I am eligible to apply now (I hold a BSN, or have 3 or more years of RN experience with school-aged children)
• I am not yet eligible, but I can meet the requirements and obtain this licensure within three (3) years of hire
• I am not able to obtain this licensure within three (3) years of hire

05

What is the highest level of nursing education you have completed?

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or nursing diploma
• None of the above

06

How many years of licensed RN experience do you have working with school-aged children (ages 3 to 21)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

07

The position f is assigned to work with students, staff and others who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing and requires proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the determined skill level or above, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures. Please check one box below to describe / indicate your current level of ASL proficiency.

• SUPERIOR - Able to have a fully shared conversation, with in-depth elaboration for both social and work topics.
• ADVANCED - Able to have a generally shared conversation with good, spontaneous elaboration for both social and work topics.
• INTERMEDIATE - Able to discuss with some confidence routine social and work topics within a conversational format with some elaboration; generally 3-5 sentences in length.
• SURVIVAL - Able to discuss basic social and work topics with responses generally 1-3 sentences in length.
• NOVICE - Able to provide single sign and some short phrase/sentence responses to basic questions signed at a slow-to-moderate rate with frequent repetition and rephrasing.
• NO FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - (May be) Able to provide short single sign and "primarily" fingerspelled responses to some basic questions signed at a slow rate with extensive repetition and rephrasing.

08

If you were referred from a current CSDB Staff member, please provide their name.

Required Question

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