Nurse Jobs in Petaluma, CA

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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Licensed Vocational Nurse - School Nursing

  • Novato, CA (14 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Novato, CA (14 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified school nurses to work with in your area!...

Licensed Vocation Nurse - Pediatric School Nurse

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 7 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified school nurses to work with in your area!...

Certified School Nurse

  • Sonoma, CA (17 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sonoma, CA (17 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

... or call the school for more info 707-996 -3849 Send your resume to ... or call the school for more info 707-996 -3849 Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information The retiring nurse...

School Nurse / Registered Nurse / RN

  • Santa Rosa, CA (16 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (16 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Shift: Position: 299000 Job Description School Nurse / Registered Nurse / RN We are currently hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dedicated school nursing team in Santa Rosa....

School District Nurse ESY - Sonoma Valley USD

  • Sonoma, CA (17 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA (17 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 12 days ago

*Current RN (Registered Nurse) license from the California Board of Registered Nurses. *Certificate in Healthcare Provider-CPR. Bilingual (Spanish) skills highly desirable. *Edjoin application....

School Nurse

  • Santa Rosa, CA (16 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (16 miles from Petaluma, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About the Employer The Bennett Valley Union School District (BVUSD) serves approximately 950 students on two elementary campuses. Both schools are located in southeast Santa Rosa in quiet,...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Petaluma, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Petaluma, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Doctorate Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
3.1%
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 Petaluma, CA
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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