School Nurse

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Thornton, Colorado

Eligibility: School Nursing

Posted Aug 3 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: School
License: RN licenseColorado RN License
Term: Permanent

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Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Voluntary life insurance through PERA

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401(k) plan
403(b) plan
457(b) plan
Paid time off

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The district is the employer; the day-to-day is school nursing rather than a hospital floor. In the same market you will also find other healthcare employers, including Ernest Health, Human Touch Home Health Care, and North Suburban Medical Center. What…

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Serve as the primary health consultant and provide direct care necessary to support student health needs in the school setting, within the parameters of the Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. Identify health needs of students through appraisal, health histories, screening programs, observations, conferences with parents, health provider and school staff. Provide care to students, including medically fragile students independently; follow doctors' orders and health care plans; collaborate with other district RNs, school staff, physicians, and parents to provide high quality care for students with health and medical needs.

Direct care may include tracheostomy care, ventilator care, gastric tube feedings, and other complex medical care. Provide training, delegation according to the Nurse Practice Act, and supervision of staff in providing healthcare including standard precautions, infectious disease guidelines, medication administration, diabetes care, and seizure disorders. Review student health questionnaires; ensure student health records are in compliance with federal, state and district guidelines; coordinate vision and hearing screenings.

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In Thornton, CO

Thornton, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,895/mo
Household income: $103,088/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Thornton, CO

NeighborhoodsOriginal or South Thornton features established mid-century layouts with mature shade trees, representing the city's most accessible entry point for housing. Moving northward, Quail Valley and Hunters Glen offer established subdivisions centered around community lakes and interconnected walking paths. Farther north past 120th and 144th Avenues, master-planned developments like Trail Winds showcase newer construction, community recreation facilities, and contemporary floor plans, while Eastlake provides attached townhomes and transit-oriented options clustered near commuter rail access.

Original or South Thornton features established mid-century layouts with mature shade trees, representing the city's most accessible entry point for housing. Moving northward, Quail Valley and Hunters Glen offer established subdivisions centered around community lakes and interconnected walking paths.

Farther north past 120th and 144th Avenues, master-planned developments like Trail Winds showcase newer construction, community recreation facilities, and contemporary floor plans, while Eastlake provides attached townhomes and transit-oriented options clustered near commuter rail access.

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Getting aroundAutomobile commuters rely primarily on Interstate 25, Colorado E-470, and US-36 to navigate throughout the northern Denver metro, though rush-hour congestion along I-25 remains a notorious daily bottleneck. For transit riders and those heading toward central Denver, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) N Line commuter rail serves Thornton with direct service terminating at Union Station. While off-peak car trips to central Denver can take around twenty to thirty minutes, local healthcare workers commuting to facilities across Adams County or the broader Front Range often budget extra time for ongoing highway construction and corridor slowdowns.

Automobile commuters rely primarily on Interstate 25, Colorado E-470, and US-36 to navigate throughout the northern Denver metro, though rush-hour congestion along I-25 remains a notorious daily bottleneck. For transit riders and those heading toward central Denver, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) N Line commuter rail serves Thornton with direct service terminating at Union Station.

While off-peak car trips to central Denver can take around twenty to thirty minutes, local healthcare workers commuting to facilities across Adams County or the broader Front Range often budget extra time for ongoing highway construction and corridor slowdowns.

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OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on extensive municipal green space, led by Carpenter Park with its recreational lake, fishing docks, pedal boat rentals, skate park, splash pad, and historic carousel. Trail Winds Park and Open Space provides athletic fields, an expansive dog park, and running paths set against panoramic Front Range views, complemented by the broader Thornton Trail System, East Lake Trail, and Big Dry Creek Trail. For regional day trips, anglers and paddle enthusiasts head east to Barr Lake State Park, while scenic foothill routes like the Peak to Peak Highway and Poudre Canyon are accessible weekend getaways.

Outdoor recreation centers on extensive municipal green space, led by Carpenter Park with its recreational lake, fishing docks, pedal boat rentals, skate park, splash pad, and historic carousel. Trail Winds Park and Open Space provides athletic fields, an expansive dog park, and running paths set against panoramic Front Range views, complemented by the broader Thornton Trail System, East Lake Trail, and Big Dry Creek Trail.

For regional day trips, anglers and paddle enthusiasts head east to Barr Lake State Park, while scenic foothill routes like the Peak to Peak Highway and Poudre Canyon are accessible weekend getaways.

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Living in Thornton

Thornton functions as a practical, amenity-rich anchor in the north Denver metro, offering healthcare professionals newer residential construction and straightforward regional access. Situated roughly ten to fifteen miles north of downtown Denver, the city allows commuters to toggle between Interstate 25, E-470, and the RTD N Line commuter rail, which connects directly to Denver Union Station. Housing choices range from modest mid-century residences in South Thornton to master-planned family enclaves in Quail Valley, Hunters Glen, and Trail Winds north of 120th Avenue. While Thornton lacks a historic central downtown core and endures notorious highway construction, it counters with robust recreation hubs like Carpenter Park, the Big Dry Creek Trail system, and local taprooms including Satire Brewing and Mother Tucker Brewery. For nurses seeking larger layouts, suburban quiet, and an easy jump to both Front Range mountain trails and metro Denver medical centers, Thornton delivers functional convenience with an honest suburban tradeoff.

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Thornton, COFrom Census ACS 2024.