School Nurse Jobs
Professionals in school nurse jobs play an essential role in schools across the country, serving as a main source of medical care for children. Whether you’re an elementary school nurse or a high school nurse, having the right mix of skill, compassion, and dedication to helping children is crucial to fill important school nurse jobs.
At ProCare Therapy, we know that you love what you do, and seeing to your students’ health is your top priority. That’s why we want to help you find the right school nursing job for you. Every day, we connect school nurses to exciting opportunities throughout the country, from public and summer school nurse jobs to private school nurse jobs, and we’re ready to help you land your dream role.
School Nurse Job Responsibilities
The responsibilities you’ll take on in a school nurse job are similar to those of nurses working in hospitals or outpatient facilities, but you will work inside a school instead. As a result, school nurses work entirely with children. The main responsibilities of RN or LPN jobs in schools include performing health screens, developing a plan for student care, overseeing immunizations or other infection control methods, and acting as a liaison between school staff and parents. Ultimately, whether you are an elementary school nurse, a high school nurse, or a middle school nurse, the goal of someone in a school nurse position is to create a healthy learning environment for students.
Requirements for RN & LPN Jobs in Schools
Before applying for RN or LPN school nurse jobs, it’s important to know that the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) requires all school nurses to have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Once they have their degree, they can then take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. These requirements are consistent for elementary school nurse jobs through to high school nurse jobs.
While most schools prefer school nurse job applicants to have a four-year degree, some schools will hire licensed practical nurses for LPN school nurse jobs. Like most positions in the school environment, specific licensing and certification requirements vary from state to state. In addition, returning to school to receive a Master of Science in nursing is another way to make your resume more competitive when applying for school nurse jobs, especially special needs school nurse jobs.
Explore School Nursing Jobs
If you have a passion for helping children and want to take on an exciting career in the educational environment, then one of ProCare’s school nurse jobs would make the perfect opportunity for you.
We have a variety of school nurse job positions available today, including travel, temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent RN school nurse jobs and LPN school nurse jobs. Browse through our different opportunities below, apply for the school nurse jobs you like, and start making a difference in schools!