Nurse Jobs in East Hartford, CT

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.

1-15 of 21 Jobs

Substitute School Nurse

  • Manchester, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Substitute/Substitue School Nurse Date Posted: 1/26/2022 Location: Manchester Public Schools - District Date Available: As Needed Closing Date: N/A - OPEN    Attachment(s): 8020...

School Nurse

  • Feeding Hills, MA (20 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Feeding Hills, MA (20 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

record for all incoming students that includes, i.e.: State Mandated Immunizations, schoolhealth physical, health profile, and emergency contacts....

Float School Nurse - Full time

  • Feeding Hills, MA (20 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Feeding Hills, MA (20 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

-Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.-Possession of an up to date CPR Certification....

Float School Nurse

  • Manchester, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 4/10/2025 Location: District-wide Date Available: as soon as possible Closing Date: open until filled    Attachment(s): FloatSchoolNurse.pdf...

School Nurse - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2024-2025)

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

School Nurse RN- Part-time Float/Virtual School

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

School Nurse - RN Kennedy Middle School

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

School Nurse

  • Windsor, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

To conduct school health services including immunizations, hearing and vision tests, and any other health practices approved and directed by the Superintendent of Schools....

Substitute School Nurse RN 2024-2025

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 29 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 29 days ago

/supervisor Acts as a resource in health education to students and families Initiate, promote, maintain and implement programs for the recognition, prevent and control of disease, including giving immunizations...

School Nurse - full-time Float

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

School Nurse- RN (Anticipated Openings 2024-2025)

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

School Nurse - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2025-2026)

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts....

UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigator (RN) - Avery Point - 9-month

  • Storrs, CT (19 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Storrs, CT (19 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 22 days ago

As a college health nurse, this registered nurse will be responsible for providing patient focused advice and education, by supporting the maintenance and improvement of the health of students, identifying...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Vernon, CT (9 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Vernon, CT (9 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 24 days ago

School Nurse Pool Vernon Public Schools is looking to recruit Registered Nurses licensed in the State of Connecticut to work in our Substitute School Nurse Pool....

School Nurse

  • Winsted, CT (20 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winsted, CT (20 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in East Hartford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in East Hartford, CT offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
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 Hartford, CT
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%