Nurse Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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

LPN / LVN - School Nurse - $1,747 per week

  • Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a LPN / LVN School Nurse for a travel job in Spanaway, Washington....

LPN / LVN - School Nurse - $42 per hour - Urgently Hiring

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

Currently, we're hiring 1:1 school nurses to work directly with a student in a school located in Tacoma, Washington. 1:1 School Nurse Contract Details: $38.50 - $41.50 per hour 41-week contracts Schedule...

ESA - School Nurse (RN) - 20267329

  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Classification Level: School Nurse Teacher Salary Schedule C. Reports to: D. Working Title: Building Administrator II....

Registered Nurse (RN) 1:1 School Nurse (Trach & Vent Care)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 12 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - 1:1 School Nurse (Trach & Vent Care) Location: Tacoma, WA Area Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (please specify)...

LPN - School Nurse

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 18 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for qualified school nurses to work in your area this coming school year!...

Long Term Substitute - School Nurse

  • Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Valid Registered Nurse license for the State of Washington. Desired Qualifications/Characteristics: CPR and First Aid certified, and have capability to administer first aid when needed....

Substitute - School Nurse

  • Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Provide health services as an ESA School Nurse for the general and special education program. Insure compliance of students immunization....

Guest School Nurse (RN)

  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Come join our Guest School Nurse team!...

Summer School SUBSTITUTE - ESA - School Nurse (RN)

  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Classification Level: School Nurse Summer School Substitute C. Reports to: D. Working Title: Program Supervisor/Site Coordinator II....

2025-26 - School Nurse (RN) Pool

  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Total Possible Salary Range: $69,418 - $130,836/yr Contracted Days: 183 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse (RN) Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate I....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA
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%