Nurse Jobs in Olathe, KS

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 $37/Hour

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

We are hiring a qualified Kansas Registered Nurse to work in the school setting for this current school year in Overland Park, Kansas!...

School Nurse Needed (LPN, RN) near Raytown, MO - Interviewing Now

  • Raytown, MO (20 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raytown, MO (20 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Category Schools - LPN Nurse Job Type Contract Soliant is partnering with an exceptional school district near Raytown, MO who is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse for the 2025...

School Nurse (Middle & High School)

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 6 days ago

Reporting The nurse reports to the campus/building principal....

1:1 School Nurse - LPN / LVN

  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 10 days ago

Currently, were hiring 1:1 school nurses to work directly with a student in a school located in Kansas City, Kansas....

PRN School Nurse

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 26 days ago

Obtain and record comprehensive immunization histories, and assume responsibility for compiling immunization reports for compliance with state statutes....

School Nurse

  • Basehor, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Basehor, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 28 days ago

Provide communicable disease surveillance and control with provision of on-site immunization program coordination as appropriate....

School Nurse Job (LPN) - Near Roeland Park, KS

  • Roeland Park, KS (14 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roeland Park, KS (14 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Category Schools - LPN Nurse Job Type Contract Position: School Nurse (LPN) Location: Near Roeland Park, KS Job Type: Full-time, Contract Qualifications: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License...

Health Office LPN - School Nurse

  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 45+ days ago

Currently, were hiring school nurses to work in a school located in Kansas City, Kansas....

School Nurse, RN - SY25/26

  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 45+ days ago

Ability to write reports, general school nurse correspondence, and protocols....

School Nurse - Blue Valley West HS

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Health Services/ School Nurse (High) Date Posted: 5/22/2025 Location: BLUE VALLEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL Date Available: 08/01/2025    ***Position requires BSN or RN Licensure; CPR/...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Olathe, KS

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Olathe, KS offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.6%
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 Olathe, KS
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%