Nurse Jobs in Amherst, NH

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 (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Peterborough, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 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...

Registered School Nurse - Long Term Substitute Windham High School 2025-2026 School Year

  • Windham, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Windham, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 3 days ago

School Nurse- Long Term Substitute Windham SAU #95 Windham, NH 2025-2026 School Year Anticipated Dates of August 25, 2025, through 10/08/25 Job Summary: The Registered School Nurse is responsible for...

School Nurse - Registered Nurse

  • Methuen, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Methuen, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 8 days ago

We're currently hiring in Methuen, Massachusetts to support a district in need of Registered Nurses....

Substitute School Nurses

  • Hudson, NH (12 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (12 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 8 days ago

The Hudson School District is seeking Substitute Registered Nurses to work through the school district....

School Nurse - RN

  • Hudson, NH (12 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (12 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse license in NH Must possess a NH Department of Education School Nurse Certification or Statement of Eligibility....

School Nurse

  • Hollis, NH (8 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hollis, NH (8 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 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....

Registered School Nurse

  • Chelmsford, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Position: Registered School Nurse Location: Chelmsford High School General Description: Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice in MA....

School Nurse

  • Littleton, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Littleton, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview: Full-time School Year (10-month)Littleton Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join the team at Littleton Middle School....

Elementary School Nurse

  • Raymond, NH (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raymond, NH (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Nursing/ School Registered Nurse Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Lamprey River Elementary School    TITLE: School Nurse REPORTS TO: School Principal EVALUATION: School Principal...

School Nurse

  • Goffstown, NH (10 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Goffstown, NH (10 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Openings as of 3/6/2025 School Nurse JobID: 2187 Position Type: Educational Specialist/School Nurse Date Posted: 3/5/2025 Location: Goffstown High School Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until...

School Nurse

  • Derry, NH (17 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Derry, NH (17 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 1/29/2025 Location: West Running Brook Intermediate School Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: ASAP    Health/dental/...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Amherst, NH

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Amherst, NH 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 Amherst, NH
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%