Nurse Jobs in Dighton, MA

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 Middle School

  • Middleborough, MA (13 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middleborough, MA (13 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain Massachusetts Registered Nurse License....

Anticipated Opening 2025-2026 SY - 4.0 School Nurse - Foxborough High School

  • Foxborough, MA (17 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (17 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Foxborough High School seeks a.4 nurse to support our students and staff. The schedule will be determined in coordination with the district principal and nurse leader....

School Nurse for Summer Programs

  • Randolph, MA (24 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Randolph, MA (24 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Summer School (Extended School Year and Summer Discovery Zone) run from June 30th-July 31st on Mondays-Thursdays.Two positions open:7:30-11:30 AM (High School) 8:30-12:30 PM (Elementary) $42.54...

School Nurse

  • Walpole, MA (23 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (23 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Registered Nurse licensed in MA by Board of Registration in Nursing BSN (preferred) or BA in relevant field DESE licensure as a school nurse or eligible for DESE licensure BLS Certification...

School Nurse - Parker Elementary School/Floater

  • New Bedford, MA (16 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (16 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Valid license to practice as a Registered nurse in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Nurse licensure or in the process of obtaining it....

School Nurse

  • Fall River, MA (6 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (6 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current Massachusetts license to practice as a Registered Nurse....

School Nurse

  • Franklin, MA (22 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (22 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Nurse reports to and is evaluated by the Building Principal and the AssistantSuperintendent of Student Services....

School Nurse Substitutes

  • Norton, MA (9 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norton, MA (9 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 7 days ago

The Norton Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for substitute School Nurses on an as-needed, daily basis, during the school day for the 2024-2025 school year....

1.1 RN School Nurse

  • Warwick, RI (17 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (17 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Pediatric School Nurse - Providence RI Are you a compassionate nurse ready to embark on a uniquely rewarding journey?...

School Nurse

  • Lakeville, MA (10 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lakeville, MA (10 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Our nurses are passionate about working with middle school students and are able to relate concepts to students' everyday lives....

Substitute School Nurse - John F. Kennedy Elementary School (2024-2025 Academic Year)

  • Holbrook, MA (23 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Holbrook, MA (23 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications: Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse A bachelor or master degree in Nursing A minimum of two years of experience as a R.N. in a clinical setting Licensed or able to become Licensed...

Registered School Nurse

  • Stoughton, MA (20 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA (20 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Nurse Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Nurse Examiners....

School Nurse

  • West Warwick, RI (20 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI (20 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Immunization Programs: Assisting with the planning and execution of school immunization programs....

Substitute School Nurses

  • Smithfield, RI (20 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI (20 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Substitute day to day school nurses need for Smithfield Public Schools for the 23/24 school year. RN license OR RI Department of Education certification required....

ESY- School Nurse

  • Lakeville, MA (10 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakeville, MA (10 miles from Dighton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Monday-Thursday 7:45-1:15 - the nurse will need to be available to be on sites.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in MassachusettsMust be DESE...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Dighton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Dighton, MA 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 Dighton, MA
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%