Nurse Jobs in East Amherst, NY

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.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

School Nurse - Registered Nurse

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Nurse....

1:1 School Nurse - LPN / LVN

  • Lockport, NY (8 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lockport, NY (8 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

the special education team and student caregivers Nurse will be expected to complete daily documentation Contract is for the current school year LPN will be matched to student based on the nurses medical...

LPN/LVN - School Nurse - $32 per hour - Urgently Hiring

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

School Health Office LPN Contract Details: $30-$32 an hour Full time float school nurse, will work daily to cover schools where there is a coverage need or may work in conjunction with another nurse...

1.0 Probationary School Nurse - 2 positions

  • East Amherst, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • East Amherst, NY
  • 5 days ago

Submits required New York State Department of Health surveys (immunization, BMI/WSC), and completes required documentation....

Health Office LPN - School Nurse

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 6 days ago

School Health Office LPN Contract Details: $30-$32 an hour 13-week contracts Per diem school nurse coverage, daily support Schedule follows the school district calendar Nurse will see students on an...

Summer School Nurse LPN

  • Williamsville, NY (4 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (4 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of practice. One year experience as a nurse in the school setting preferred....

School Nurse - LPN

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care has partnered with a school district to hire a health office nurse to work in Buffalo, New York....

1:1 School Nurse LPN

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse LPN/LVN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing!...

School Nurse (RN)

  • Getzville, NY (3 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Getzville, NY (3 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Nurse Practitioner, CPR Certification Pay: $58,000 - $62,000...

Per Diem Registered Nurse School Setting - North Tonawanda, NY

  • North Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Per Diem An opportunity is available for a dedicated professional with expertise in providing nursing care within educational settings....

Elementary Summer School Nurse

  • Cheektowaga, NY (12 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (12 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location Primary School Appointment Status Part Time Start Date 7/1/2025 Required Certification Type Registered Nurse...

Lead Registered School Nurse (31614)

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary: The lead registered nurse of school health services is responsible the oversight and management of the school nurse program....

School Nurse - RN

  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (14 miles from East Amherst, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Registered Nurse - RN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing!...

Demographic Data for East Amherst, NY

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in East Amherst, NY

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in East Amherst, NY 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 East Amherst, NY
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%