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School Nurse

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Thornton, Colorado

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Thornton, Colorado · RN

RNSchool Nursing

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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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.

Requirements

Current Colorado RN License required
BSN required
Appropriate Colorado Department of Education licensure/certification or the qualifications to obtain
Criminal background check required for hire
CPR/AED and healthcare provider certifications
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical health care setting, including gastrostomy feeding, bladder catheterization and tracheotomy care
Experience as a school nurse preferred
Ability to travel among district facilities

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Voluntary life insurance through PERA
401(k) plan
403(b) plan

About the employer

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Hiring organization

You are looking at a nursing role with Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thornton, Colorado. 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…

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Located in Thornton, Colorado
Other healthcare employers operate nearby, including North Suburban Medical Center, Ernest Health, and Human Touch Home Health Care

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Living in Thornton, CO

Thornton sits just north of Denver, offering Colorado newcomers a family-friendly suburban base with easy access to the metro area's hospital networks. Residents enjoy sweeping Rocky Mountain views and a relaxed pace, making it a solid choice for nurses who want quieter living without losing big-city proximity.