Nurse Jobs in Shawnee, 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.

1-15 of 19 Jobs

School Nurse - RN

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Were currently hiring in Kansas City, Kansas to support a district in need of Registered Nurses....

Health Office LPN - School Nurse

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care has partnered with a school district to hire a health office nurse to work in Kansas City, Kansas....

School Nurse $30/Hour

  • Shawnee Mission, KS (2 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee Mission, KS (2 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

The School Nurse may also be in a supervisory position within the contracted services....

Liberty School Nurse

  • Liberty, MO (23 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Liberty, MO (23 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Substitutes nurses are essential in ensuring students continue to learn and grow every day. A Substitute school nurse may also be referred to as registered nurse (RN)....

School Nurse, RN - SY25/26

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Maintain CPR status according to American Heart Association Guidelines....

RN School Nurse Needed for Upcoming School Year – 2025-2026!

  • Lansing, KS (19 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, KS (19 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited registered, practical or vocational nursing program Licensed as a Licensed Practical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing...

School Nurse $37/Hour

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring a qualified Kansas Registered Nurse for the 2025-2026 School Year in Overland Park, Kansas!...

Liberty School Nurse

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Substitutes nurses are essential in ensuring students continue to learn and grow every day. A Substitute school nurse may also be referred to as registered nurse (RN)....

$37/Hour School Nurse

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 17 days ago

$35 / Hour categories Employer Amergis Educational Staffing Location Overland Park, KS, US Salary $35 / Hour categories categories We are hiring a qualified Kansas Registered Nurse for the 2025-2026...

PRN School Nurse

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 19 days ago

Supervisory Responsibilities: None To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications) Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)....

Medically Complex One to One School Nurse - LPN / LVN

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 24 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 24 days ago

nurse position to provide medical care to a student throughout the school day based on the students medical diagnosis and care plan The nurse will be expected to follow medical care plans and medical...

School Nurse (RN or LPN) 1:1 Assignment Kansas City, MO

  • Grandview, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Grandview, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago

Full School Year Contract | August 7, 2025 May 22, 2026 Sunbelt Staffing is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 1:1 school-based assignment in Kansas City...

School Nurse (RN or LPN) 1:1 Assignment Raytown, MO

  • Raytown, MO (10 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Raytown, MO (10 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago

Full School Year Contract | August 7, 2025 May 22, 2026 Sunbelt Staffing is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 1:1 school-based assignment in Raytown, Missouri...

School Nurse Needed Near Grandview, Missouri

  • Grandview, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 29 days ago
  • Grandview, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 29 days ago

Nurse (RN) license Missouri School Nurse Services Credential (or eligibility to obtain) Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate preferred CPR/First Aid certification...

School Nurse - Blue Valley West HS

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ 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 Shawnee, KS

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Shawnee, KS 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 Shawnee, 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%