Nurse Jobs in Louisville, KY

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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1.1 RN School Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

One-year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred....

LPN School Nurses Needed!

  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accreditedregistered, practical or vocational nursing program Licensed as a LicensedPractical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing...

1.1 LPN School Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago

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

Registered Nurse - RN - School Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - RN - School Nurse CareerStaff Unlimited is looking for caring and passionate Registered Nurses for the 2024-2025 School Year....

School Nurse Assistant (Part Time)

  • Lanesville, IN (11 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lanesville, IN (11 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago

Enjoy working with the youth in a fast paced environment? We are looking for a part time school nurse's assistant. You will work with students grades K-12. Helping with the day-to-day accidents of...

School Nurse, Substitute (PRN) - Educational Support Center (ESC)

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist nurse coordinator with instructional classes in subjects such as first aid, diabetes care, dental care, hand washing, growth, and development....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Louisville, KY

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Louisville, KY 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 Louisville, KY
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%