Nurse Jobs in Gardner, 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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Substitute School Nurse RN

  • Peterborough, NH (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Peterborough, NH (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Position Type: Substitute/Substitute School Nurse RN Date Posted: 2/17/2014 Location: ConVal School District   Additional Information: Show/Hide To apply, please go to www.conval.edu, click...

School Nurse

  • Holden, MA (18 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Holden, MA (18 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 2 days ago

OR Previous Employment as a school nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on or before June 18, 1993 and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

Registered School Nurse

  • Westminster, MA (1 mile from Gardner, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, MA (1 mile from Gardner, MA)
  • 2 days ago

CAPS Collaborative is accepting applications for the position of School Nurse in our Senators Day Program. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our educational team....

On-call Substitute School Nurse (Re-post)

  • Barre, MA (13 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Barre, MA (13 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 22 days ago

The Quabbin Regional School District seeks an On-Call Substitute School Nurse for the 2024-25 school year. a)Performs skilled nursing procedures as necessary in a safe, competent and efficient manner.b...

RN Per Diem School Nurse

  • Athol, MA (10 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Athol, MA (10 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 24 days ago

To fulfill the role of School Nurse during their absence and may include, but is not limited to thefollowing responsibilities:Provide first aid to students and staff, including administering medications...

School Nurse

  • Hollis, NH (23 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hollis, NH (23 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

: CSDA is seeking a qualified candidate for a School Nurse for the 2025-2026 School Year in support of students grades 4-6....

School Nurse - CAPS Collaborative - Westminster, MA

  • Leominster, MA (11 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Leominster, MA (11 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a reliable, caring and energetic nurse to support our students in the program with pediatric experience....

RN - School Nurse 1.1 - Per Diem

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Gardner, MA

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Gardner, 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 Gardner, 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%