Nurse Jobs in West Hempstead, 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.

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School Nurse Per Diem Substitute

  • Valley Stream, NY (3 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (3 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Start Date: 2024-11-21T00:00:00 End Date: 2024-12-23T00:00:00 Description: SCHOOL NURSEPER DIEM SUBSTITUTE(2024/2025 School Year) Requirements: Registered Nurse - New York State License Required School...

School Nurse

  • Valley Stream, NY (3 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (3 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Start Date: 2022-10-19T00:00:00 End Date: 2022-10-07T00:00:00 Description: The West Islip School District is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide nursing services for the general health and...

School Health Nurse Practitioner, Bureau of School Health

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Assist in administration of staff training and orientation for new Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare (CATCH) nurses....

School Nurse

  • Palisades Park, NJ (20 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palisades Park, NJ (20 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing....

Substitute School Nurses

  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Substitute School Nurses JobID: 194 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute School Nurse Date Posted: 7/24/2024 Location: District Wide Closing Date: Open Additional Information: Show/Hide Description:...

School Nurse(s)

  • Bergenfield, NJ (24 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ (24 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago

School Nurse(s) JobID: 3396 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: District   Additional Information: Show/Hide 2025-2026 Tenure Track Positions...

School Nurse

  • Ridgefield, NJ (21 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgefield, NJ (21 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago

SCHOOL NURSE - Ridgefield Public Schools seeks a dynamic, collaborative health professional for the position of School Nurse....

Healthcare Professional or School Nurse

  • Tenafly, NJ (22 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tenafly, NJ (22 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 3 days ago

) Available August 25, 2025 Requirements: Must hold NJ Registered Nurse credential or NJ School Nurse Endorsement Job ID #1477...

School Nurse Coordinator (32557)

  • Long Island City, NY (15 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (15 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Monitors student immunization compliance, notifies parents of discrepancies, and coordinates with the Principal any actions necessary to comply with state and city-mandated immunization policies....

School Nurse (RN)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Compensation & Benefits Step 1 ($44,918/yr) - Step 8 ($58,666/yr) CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Certifications/Qualifications Current NYS Registered Nurse license and CPR/AED certification required...

School Nurse Job in Hoboken, NJ

  • Hoboken, NJ (20 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (20 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Hoboken, NJ - Sunbelt Staffing is hiring a RN or certified school nurse for a job at a local school district....

ESY - Special Education Teachers and School Nurses - Summer 2025

  • Fort Lee, NJ (19 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (19 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 8 days ago

ESY - Special Education Teachers and School Nurses - Summer 2025 JobID: 2273 Position Type: Summer Programs Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: District Wide Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 05...

School Nurse or Healthcare Professional

  • Tenafly, NJ (22 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tenafly, NJ (22 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Services School Nurse Certification or New Jersey Registered Nurse Credential Minimum experience as determined by the board Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures...

School Nurse (Per Diem)

  • Lynbrook, NY (2 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lynbrook, NY (2 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 16 days ago

ATC Nassau County has an IMMEDIATE NEED for a Registered School Nurse (RN) in Nassau County, NY....

School Nurse

  • Englewood, NJ (21 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (21 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 18 days ago

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the following position: Certified School Nurse at D.A....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in West Hempstead, NY

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, 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%