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.

1-10 of 10 Jobs

1.0 School Nurse

  • North Brookfield, MA (22 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Brookfield, MA (22 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 1 day ago

, 2025 Starting Date:Aug 25, 2025 Job Description Registered Nurse licensure (RN) preferred; Massachusetts DESE Licensure as a School Nurse, All levels Position Type:Full-time...

School Nurse

  • Lyndeborough, NH (24 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lyndeborough, NH (24 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Need for a NH Licensed Registered Nurse, DOE Certified School Nurse for small school with Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten students. Be a part of an amazing team!...

Middle School Nurse

  • Winchendon, MA (5 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Winchendon, MA (5 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 3 days ago

; Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Registered Nurse; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and...

School Nurse

  • Holden, MA (18 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Holden, MA (18 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 8 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....

2025-2026 Substitute School Nurses - $200 daily rate

  • Lunenburg, MA (13 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lunenburg, MA (13 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 8 days ago

School nurse substitutes sought--all schools--to work in health offices as well as provide nursing coverage on field trips. School nursing experience preferred, but not required....

School Nurse

  • Groton, MA (20 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Groton, MA (20 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Valid MA Registered Nurse license Massachusetts DESE licensure required. Position Type:Full-time...

School Nurse (Full Time) 2025-26 School Year

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c. 71, s. 53) Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a college...

Substitute School Nurse RN

  • Peterborough, NH (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Peterborough, NH (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 21 days 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...

RN Per Diem School Nurse

  • Athol, MA (10 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Athol, MA (10 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 45+ 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 - CAPS Collaborative - Westminster, MA

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

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

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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%