Nurse Jobs in Sandwich, 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 - 1:1 Assignment

  • Carver, MA (18 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Carver, MA (18 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Licensed School Nurse preferred Salary: Per Current Union Contract...

R 2895 School Nurse - Barnstable United Elementary School grade 4-5

  • Barnstable, MA (9 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Barnstable, MA (9 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services, Executive Director of Student Services and Social Emotional Learning, and the building principal....

Substitute School Nurses

  • Duxbury, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Duxbury, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 9 days ago

PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted:Yesterday Starting Date:Immediately Job Description Duxbury Public Schools is seeking on-call daily substiutue school nurses....

Substitute - School Nurse

  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 12 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

  • Acushnet, MA (21 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Acushnet, MA (21 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 21 days ago

mandated yearly screenings in the areas of vision, hearing, height, weight, and postural screening.Administer medication and monitor students who require medication in the school setting.Monitor mandated immunizations...

Registered Nurse RN-School Nurse Part Time Evening/Overnight

  • Sandwich, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Sandwich, MA
  • 29 days ago

Registered Nurse RN-School Nurse Part Time Evening/Overnight Riverview School, Inc....

School Nurse - Part Time

  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Registered Nurse Role Nurses are an integral part of our medical office staff. The Part time Nurse will support our medical offices and ensure that our scholars' health needs are met....

Part-Time School Nurse (RN) (August Start)

  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Registered Nurse Role Nurses are an integral part of our medical office staff. The Part time Nurse will support our medical offices and ensure that our scholars' health needs are met....

Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem - Barnstable Public Schools

  • Hyannis, MA (10 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hyannis, MA (10 miles from Sandwich, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE Barnstable Public Schools needs to increase our pool of professional, qualified school nurse substitutes....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Sandwich, MA

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Sandwich, 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 Sandwich, 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%