Nurse Jobs in Dorchester, 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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1:1 School Nurse near Tewksbury, MA

  • Billerica, MA (18 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Billerica, MA (18 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Sunbelt Staffing is hiring a highly skilled and compassionate 1:1 school nurse for the upcoming 25/26 school year for a school district near Tewksbury, MA....

Registered Nurse School Setting - Quincy, MA

  • Quincy, MA (5 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Quincy, MA (5 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Key Qualifications: Current Massachusetts LPN or RN license required Experience working as an LPN/LVN or RN in a school or pediatric setting preferred Comfort and skill in managing diabetes care for...

School Nurse

  • Natick, MA (13 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Natick, MA (13 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

regarding medical issues that may affect them and other studentsCounsel students, parents, and school personnel, and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting health problems.Follow up on immunization...

1.1 School Nurse Boston, MA

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnering with a well respected school district in Boston with their search for a skilled 1:1 school nurse....

School Nurse [Anticipated Vacancy] (SY25-26)

  • Roxbury, MA (2 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roxbury, MA (2 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations....

1.1 RN or LPN School Nurse – Boston, MA

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with a school in Boston, MA to hire a1:1 School Nurse to work with a student on a contractual basis....

School Nurse

  • Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 4 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of an accredited nursing program and Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)....

School Nurse Substitute

  • Millis, MA (17 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Millis, MA (17 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 5 days ago

The successful candidate for the Substitute Nurse position will be responsible for delivering, and managing school health services for students enrolled in the Millis Public Schools....

School Nurse (LPN) - Billerica, Massachusetts

  • Billerica, MA (18 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (18 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Category Schools - LPN Nurse Job Type Contract A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is needed to provide essential healthcare services within a K-12 school setting....

School Nurse (1:1 part time)

  • Milton, MA (4 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milton, MA (4 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Date:Immediately Job Description POSITION TITLE: School Nurse 1:1 for a student with medical needs....

School Nurse Long Term Sub

  • Milton, MA (4 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milton, MA (4 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

CPR and First Aid certified.School nurse experience preferred...

School Nurse

  • Millis, MA (17 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Millis, MA (17 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Bachelor's degreeMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure for School NurseMassachusetts Department of Public Health, Board of Registry for Nursing, licensure for Registered Nurse...

Substitute School Nurses

  • Pembroke, MA (22 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA (22 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Pembroke Public School Nurses coordinate the health and safety needs of all students to reduce health barriers and promote effective learning....

School Nurse (RN)

  • East Walpole, MA (12 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Walpole, MA (12 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Coordinates and implements the state mandated programs (annual physicals,immunizations, scoliosis, vision, hearing, etc.) and surveillance and screening programs.5....

Substitute School Nurse (2648R)

  • Natick, MA (13 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Natick, MA (13 miles from Dorchester, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Student Services may find appropriate and acceptable....

Demographic Data for Dorchester, MA

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Dorchester, MA

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Dorchester, MA 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 Dorchester, 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%