School Nurse / Health Care Coordinator (HCC)

School Nurse / Health Care Coordinator (HCC)

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)
LOCATION: Estes Park, Colorado

About Eagle Rock School

Eagle Rock School is a full-scholarship, year-round boarding school located in Estes Park, Colorado. With an enrollment of up to 72 high-school students, our supportive, community-focused environment fosters a transformative learning experience where students can thrive. We implement effective and engaging practices that nurture each student’s unique potential, empowering them to think critically and connect deeply with their education and the world around them. We serve high school students from historically marginalized communities who demonstrate a desire to learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally. In addition to our high school, Eagle Rock is also a Professional Development Center, supporting innovative educational practices across the United States. Eagle Rock supports students and educators to become catalysts of change in their lives and communities. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and organized professional to join our Health & Wellness team as either a School Nurse (RN) or a Health Care Coordinator (HCC). This role is central to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive campus environment.

• If hired as School Nurse (RN), the individual will provide direct medical care, health education, and leadership in emergency situations.
• If hired as a Health Care Coordinator (HCC) without an RN license, the individual will focus on health program coordination, student wellness education, and administrative oversight, with support from an off-site or part-time RN consultant for medical protocols and oversight.

Note: This position is hired and employed by Medica, a nonprofit health company, and placed at Eagle Rock School.

Key Responsibilities

Common Responsibilities (School Nurse or HCC):

• Coordinate care for students with ongoing physical or mental health needs.
• Promote student wellness through education in areas such as nutrition, sexual health, mental health, and substance use prevention.
• Work closely with counseling staff and the Director of Belonging to support holistic student well-being.
• Serve as a liaison with families, external healthcare providers, and mental health professionals.
• Maintain confidential and accurate health records.
• Promote campus safety through staff training in first aid, CPR, and emergency response.
• Participate in ongoing staff development.
• Engage in daily community life, including staff meetings and campus events.

If School Nurse (RN):

• Provide direct clinical care, including treatment of illness and injury, health assessments, and triage.
• Train and delegate medication administration to staff in accordance with Colorado Department of Education guidelines.
• Lead emergency medical response and serve as the primary health authority on campus.

If HCC (Non-RN):

• Coordinate health services logistics and scheduling.
• Lead wellness programming and health education.
• Partner with our consulting RN for all medical protocol decisions and oversight.
• Support staff certification and training coordination in partnership with licensed professionals.

Required Qualifications

For School Nurse (RN) candidates:

• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current, unencumbered Colorado RN license
• 1–3 years of nursing experience (school, pediatric, adolescent, or mental health preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
• Strong understanding of psychiatric medications and emergency response

For Health Care Coordinator (Non-RN) candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Experience working in youth development, education, or health program coordination
• Understanding of adolescent development and wellness promotion
• Ability to coordinate with licensed healthcare providers for medical oversight
• Training in CPR and first aid (or willingness to obtain)
   

For All Candidates: 

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience working with high-school age youth
• Familiarity with Google suite or similar tools
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Passion for supporting youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Commitment to belonging, equity and inclusion in both health care and education
• Comfortable living and working in a residential school environment
• Self-starter who can balance hands-on responsibilities with planning and collaboration
• Team player with a flexible, problem-solving mindset

Why Work at Eagle Rock?

• Make a lasting impact in the lives of young people
• Join a mission-driven team committed to educational equity
• Live and work in the inspiring Rocky Mountains
• Access professional development as part of our national mission to reimagine secondary education
• On-campus housing available as post of your compensation package

Compensation

• Salary range for this position: $60,000 - $90,000 (based on role, education and experience; the higher end of the range is reserved for candidates with advanced degrees or certifications)
• Annual bonus
• Medical/dental/vision plan
• Vacation/sick time/additional paid time off

To Apply

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (phone number and email address) as ONE document submitted through the following link: Eagle Rock School Nurse / Health Care Coordinator (HCC). Clarifying questions can be sent to Christi Kelston, ckelston@eaglerockschool.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Learn more about Eagle Rock at www.eaglerockschool.org

Eagle Rock is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination. All employment decisions at Eagle Rock are based on merit and to the principle of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with both the letter and spirit of this policy, Eagle Rock will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Members of racial/ethnic minorities and other protected classes are encouraged to apply.