Nurse Jobs in Alaska

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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School Nurse (Central Region)

  • Anchorage Schools
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 3 days ago

Provides nursing services including: Interpreting health history and developing appropriate care plans Facilitating, monitoring, and assessing student health Immunization status review Treatment Medication...

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School Nurse (Central Region)

  • Alaska Teachers and Personnel
  • AK
  • 3 days ago
  • AK
  • 3 days ago

Provides nursing services including: Interpreting health history and developing appropriate care plans Facilitating, monitoring, and assessing student health Immunization status review Treatment Medication...

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School Nurse

  • Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 10 days ago

Maintain immunization records and ensure compliance....

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Itinerant School Nurse

  • Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 10 days ago

Maintain immunization records and ensure compliance....

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School Nurse (North Region)

  • Alaska Teachers and Personnel
  • AK
  • 10 days ago
  • AK
  • 10 days ago

Provides nursing services including: Interpreting health history and developing appropriate care plans Facilitating, monitoring, and assessing student health Immunization status review Treatment Medication...

In Person

Itinerant School Nurse

  • Alaska Teachers and Personnel
  • AK
  • 10 days ago
  • AK
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Other/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/22/2026 Location: Homer Area Date Available: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled District:   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District  ...

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School Nurse (RN) - Alaska School Nurse (RN) - Alaska

  • Soliant Health
  • Kenai, AK
  • 11 days ago
  • Kenai, AK
  • 11 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract Soliant has an opening for a contracted School Nurse (RN) Position near Kenai, Alaska area. This is for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year....

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Registered Nurse School Setting - Kasilof, AK

  • Soliant Health
  • Kasilof, AK
  • 11 days ago
  • Kasilof, AK
  • 11 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract Discover an exceptional opportunity to make a difference as a School Nurse (RN) in an engaging educational environment near Kasilof, AK....

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School Nurse (North Region)

  • Anchorage Schools
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 11 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 11 days ago

Provides nursing services including: Interpreting health history and developing appropriate care plans Facilitating, monitoring, and assessing student health Immunization status review Treatment Medication...

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School Nurse (Registered Nurse) (.5FTE)

  • Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 26 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 26 days ago

True Openings as of 5/7/2026 School Nurse (Registered Nurse) (.5FTE) JobID: 12504 Position Type: Nursing Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 5/6/2026 Location: Hutchison High School Date Available:...

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School Nurse (Registered Nurse) (.5FTE)

  • Alaska Teachers and Personnel
  • AK
  • 27 days ago
  • AK
  • 27 days ago

Attachment(s): 12 - School Nurse 07.28.22.pdf ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf...

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FY27 Registered School Nurse

  • Alaska Teachers and Personnel
  • Kodiak, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kodiak, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities: Conduct school health services with students including screening for physical examinations, immunizations, hearing and vision tests, and dental clinics....

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Demographic Data for Alaska

Moving to Alaska? Find some basic demographic data about Alaska below.


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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Alaska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nurse positions.



Highest Education Level

Nurses in Alaska 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 in Alaska
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%