Nurse Jobs in Sacramento, 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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SCHOOL NURSE (Student Support and Health Services)

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 7 days ago

assist school staff, students and families with communicable disease control, first aid, personal hygiene, student health assessments and school site health and safety assessment; evaluate student immunization...

School Nurse (40 hrs) @ Gateway Community Charters

  • McClellan, CA (7 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • McClellan, CA (7 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Nurse 09 24 1...46.pdf...

School Nurse .8 FTE - Student Services Department (PC#141978)

  • McClellan, CA (7 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • McClellan, CA (7 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Credential Copy (valid CA School Nurse Services credential) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required) Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience...

School Nurse

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications Education & Certification: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Certification in Pediatric Nursing or School Nursing is a plus....

School Nurse - PCN #111 Various Sites

  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 22 days ago

School Nurse Credential Required...

School Nurse, Special Education, Greengate School, Vacancy 26-11 - 2025-2026 Schol Year

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Certificates and Licenses: CPR/First Aid Certificate Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability Registered Nurse (RN) License Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification Pupil Personnel Services...

School Nurse - Student Services Department

  • McClellan, CA (7 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • McClellan, CA (7 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Credential Copy (valid CA School Nurse Services credential) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required) Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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%