Nurse Jobs in Grafton, WV

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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LPN - 1 on 1 - School Nurse

  • Fairmont, WV (9 miles from Grafton, WV)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fairmont, WV (9 miles from Grafton, WV)
  • 12 hours ago

(LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensures in the state in which the nurse practices in Current Health Certificate (per facility)....

Elementary & Middle School Nurse (RN/LPN) Near Kasson, WV Full-Time

  • Kasson, WV (11 miles from Grafton, WV)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kasson, WV (11 miles from Grafton, WV)
  • 26 days ago

Elementary & Middle School Nurse (RN/LPN) Kasson, WV Full-Time Sunbelt Staffing is actively hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time School Nurse role near Kasson...

Substitute School Nurse - TCS - FY26-P-012

  • Grafton, WV
  • 90+ days ago
  • Grafton, WV
  • 90+ days ago

: Show/Hide TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOLS VACANCY JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE NURSE TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: School Administrator and Nurse Director QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant for this position must possess...

Demographic Data for Grafton, WV

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Grafton, WV

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Grafton, WV 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 Grafton, WV
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%