Nurse Jobs

A School Nurse plays a vital role in the school administration industry by promoting health education among students and managing health conditions within the school environment. This includes conducting health screenings, offering health counseling, administering medications to students, and managing emergency situations. They also play an integral role in creating and implementing school health policies, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, substance abuse, and infectious diseases. Additionally, school nurses are responsible for handling health records of students and ensuring that any health information is accurately documented and kept confidential.

Important skills for a School Nurse include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, decision-making skills, patience, and empathy. They should also have a comprehensive knowledge of child health and development, school health services, public health systems, and community health resources. To become a school nurse, one typically needs to be a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also need to obtain a certification in school nursing. Some roles a person may have before becoming a School Nurse might include working as a Staff Nurse in a pediatric setting, a Public Health Nurse, or a Pediatric Nurse in a hospital.

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1:1 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Pediatric School Nurse - Full-Time

  • Ro Health
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago

Paid Training Provided: Seizure disorder education Diastat administration Insulin injections and pumps Diabetic Management Medication Administration G-tube feedings Continued Clinical Supervisor mentorship...

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Registered Nurse School 2025-2026 SY

  • Epic Special Education Staffing
  • Junction City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Junction City, CA
  • 1 day ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as RN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid RN - School Nurse credential/license or in process in...

In Person Full Time

Registered Nurse School 2026-2027 SY

  • Epic Special Education Staffing
  • Grayslake, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL
  • 5 days ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as RN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid RN - School Nurse credential/license or in process in...

In Person Full Time

Registered Nurse School ESY

  • Epic Special Education Staffing
  • San Martin, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Martin, CA
  • 6 days ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as RN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid RN - School Nurse credential/license or in process in...

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Licensed Vocational Nurse School ESY

  • Epic Special Education Staffing
  • Nipomo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Nipomo, CA
  • 5 days ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as LPN/LVN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid LPN/LVN - School Nurse credential/license or in...

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School Nurse (Poughkeepsie Area)

  • Ro Health
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 7 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified nurse to work with schools throughout New York State for the 2025-26 school year!...

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RN School Nurse (Greenwood Lake)

  • Ro Health
  • Pawling, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pawling, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified nurse to work with schools throughout New York State for the 2025-26 school year!...

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2026 -27 Licensed School Nurse

  • South St. Paul Public Schools
  • South St Paul, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • South St Paul, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Department :Student Services Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Building Principal and Executive Director of Student Services FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $46,744 to $107,076 Annually General...

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School Nurse

  • Wayne County Schools
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 hours ago

(s): School Nurse 060326.pdf...

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High School Nurse

  • Nixa R-II School District
  • Nixa, MO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Nixa, MO
  • 7 hours ago

Willingness to understand and support District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Application Procedure: Please apply online at www.nixapublicschools.net. Contact ... ... for assistance....

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School Nurse for Phillips & Kingfield Elementary Schools

  • RSU 58/MSAD 58
  • Phillips, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Phillips, ME
  • 7 hours ago

Candidate must be a registered nurse and have the appropriate credentials through the Maine Department of Education for a school nurse....

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School Nurse - RN 1 year only

  • Missoula County Public Schools
  • Missoula, MT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 12 hours ago

Openings as of 5/31/2026 School Nurse - RN ~ 1 year only JobID: 1938 Position Type: Health Services - District/School Nurse (RN) Date Posted: 5/29/2026 Location: Various Date Available: 2026-27 school...

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School Nurse/RN

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

Title: School Nurse/RN Class: Nurse Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1317439-1 BC: #DTG107 Company: Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit NJ Office Email: ......

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Elementary School Nurse for Oakwood City Schools

  • Dayton Area School Consortium
  • Dayton, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 12 hours ago

Position Type: Student Services/ RN/LPN Date Posted: 6/3/2026 Location: Oakwood City School District District:   Oakwood City Schools    Oakwood City School District is seeking an Elementary...

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School Nurse - District Wide

  • Salem School District
  • Salem, NH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Salem, NH
  • 12 hours ago

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: - full time, district-wideExperience with pediatric care preferredAttend to student specific medical and nursing needs, inlcuding those outlined in IEP and 504...

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Nurse Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Nursing: The Role of Nurses Around the World
Are you interested in a career in nursing? Prepare with this course where you will explore how nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and communities around the world. You...
Nurses Who Kill
In-depth research reveals why it is so easy for a nurse or caregiver to kill and how easy it is to cover their tracks. Interviews with prosecutors, police, victim's relatives, and work colleagues...
Basics of Nurse Prescribing
Are you a nurse and want to learn how to write prescriptions as part of your responsibilities? This course from Skill Up lays out the basics of prescribing medications for nurses. We begin by...

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Highest Education Level

Nurses offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.7%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
3.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurses
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%