Nurse Jobs in Kansas City, KS

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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Summer School Nurse Para

  • Belton, MO (23 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Belton, MO (23 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 2 hours ago

Position Type: z-Summer School-Non Certified/Summer School Non-Certified Date Posted: 2/11/2025 Location: Scott Building   Additional Information: Show/Hide Summer School Nurse Para available...

Summer School Nurse

  • Belton, MO (23 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Belton, MO (23 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 2 hours ago

Position Type: z-Summer School-Non Certified/Summer School Non-Certified Date Posted: 2/11/2025 Location: Belton High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Summer School Nurse Para position...

School Nurse, RN - SY25/26

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Maintain CPR status according to American Heart Association Guidelines....

School Nurse LPN - SY 24/25

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 days ago

Complete job-related assignments under the supervision of a Lead Registered Nurse- School Nurse (RN) and the Health Services Coordinator....

Substitute School Nurse, RN (TBD) - SY25/26

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 days ago

Nurse licensure in Kansas Registered Nurse status verified by the Kansas State Board of Nursing Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Maintain CPR status according to American Heart...

Float RN School Nurse needed near Kansas City, MO

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Float RN School Nurse needed near Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO 2 days ago CATEGORY Schools - RN Nurse JOB TYPE Contract Soliant is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join...

Middle School Nurse - Lansing USD 469

  • Lansing, KS (17 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lansing, KS (17 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 11 days ago

Middle School Nurse - Lansing USD 469 Lansing USD 469 www.usd469.net Lansing USD 469 is seeking applications for a Nurse Healthcare position to provide 1:1 duties at our Middle School....

School Nurse - Middle School

  • Basehor, KS (17 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Basehor, KS (17 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 11 days ago

Provide communicable disease surveillance and control with provision of on-site immunization program coordination as appropriate....

Substitute School Nurse for the 2024/25 School Year

  • Fort Leavenworth, KS (22 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Leavenworth, KS (22 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 11 days ago

Substitute School Nurse for the 2024/25 School Year Fort Leavenworth USD 207 www.usd207.com Title: Substitute School Nurse (2024/25 School Year) Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Subsitute...

Summer School Nurse (Grades K-8)

  • Smithville, MO (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Smithville, MO (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Summer School Nurse (Grades K-8) Smithville Horizon Elementary School - Smithville, Missouri This job is also posted in Smithville School District Job Details Job ID:4960913 Application Deadline:Posted...

2024-25 School Nurse, Early Education Center

  • Gladstone, MO (7 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gladstone, MO (7 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse. Is CPR trained....

School Nurse- Leawood Elementary

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Health Services/ School Nurse (Elem) Date Posted: 1/21/2025 Location: LEAWOOD ELEMENTARY Date Available: 08/01/2025    Education/Certification Required: Bachelor's of Nursing...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Kansas City, KS

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Kansas City, KS offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.4%
Bachelor's Degree
28.6%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Doctorate Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
3.2%
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 Kansas City, KS
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%