Nurse Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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 (LPN) - Coatesville, Pennsylvania

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 8 days ago

You'll play a critical role within a multiple disability classroom, supporting elementary studentssix last yearwith specialized needs, including G-tube care and seizure management....

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Bilingual School Nurse

  • Bridgeton Public Schools
  • Bridgeton, NJ (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Registered Nurse License required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Please see attached job description....

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School Nurse

  • Bridgeton Public Schools
  • Bridgeton, NJ (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/16/2025 Location: Bridgeton School District Registered Nurse License required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Please see attached...

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School Nurse

  • Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities: Support and coordinate school health services including mandated screenings, medication administration, G-tube feedings and management of acute and chronic health problems....

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Certified School Nurse

  • Marple Newtown
  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 21 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 21 days ago

Applications are now being accepted for a Certified School Nurse....

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School Nurse (Cert. No. 3000 or 3010 Required)

  • Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District
  • Penns Grove, NJ (3 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 27 days ago
  • Penns Grove, NJ (3 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 27 days ago

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Certified School Nurse shall: Work in concert with the building principal, school administration, school physician and other medical personnel who are appointed by...

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School Nurse K-12

  • Collegium Charter School
  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Title: School Nurse (K-12) Reports To: Director of Student Services Employee Type: Full-Time, 10-month, Salary, Exempt Summary To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention,...

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School Nurse Position, LTS - 26-27 School Year

  • Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
  • West Chester, PA (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Chester, PA (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

School Nurse Job Requirements Contact Information Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a Submission) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or...

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School Nurse Magnolia Middle School - Temporary for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Red Clay Consolidated School District
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 45+ days ago

School Nurse ~ Magnolia Middle School - Temporary for the 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 2916 Position Type: Nurse/School Nurse Date Posted: 4/9/2026 Location: Magnolia Middle School Date Available: 05...

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Certified School Nurse (ESY-Inclusive) - CCDC Coatesville

  • Chester County Intermediate Unit
  • Downingtown, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 90+ days ago

A vacancy for a Certified School Nurse- Extended Year currently exists within the Student Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit....

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Certified School Nurse (PK-12) - Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 90+ days ago

Certified School Nurse (PK-12) Registered Nurse (RN) In addition to being one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation, Aveanna Healthcare provides staffing opportunities for schools...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE
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%