Nurse Jobs in Worcester, MA

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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School Nurse

  • Littleton, MA (24 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Littleton, MA (24 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Requirements Qualifications:Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license requiredBachelors degree in nursing requiredMasters degree in nursing preferredCurrent CPR/AED certificationMinimum...

RN - School Nurse 1.1 - Behavioral

  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

LPN - School Nurse 1.1 - Behavioral

  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 1 day ago

.), May ride the bus to and from school with patient Requirements: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensures in the state in which the nurse practices in Current...

Substitute School Nurse - 24-25 School Year

  • Northborough, MA (9 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (9 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 4 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, per the Board of Registration in Nursing(BORN)....

Day to Day Substitute School Nurse

  • Whitinsville, MA (11 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Whitinsville, MA (11 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 4 days ago

MA license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), required;Valid MA license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts, preferred;Valid certifications in CPR, First Aid and AED...

School Nurse: 21st Century Summer Program- Elementary

  • Southbridge, MA (18 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (18 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Follows school nurse established individualized health care plan for students in 21st Century with specific health needs and consults with school nurses....

School Nurse

  • Charlton, MA (12 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlton, MA (12 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Collaborates with the Massachusetts Immunization and Epidemiology Programs to ensure infection control in the schools and promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through immunization...

Per Diem Substitute School Nurse

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 6 days ago

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT WIDE TITLE: Substitute School Nurse POSITION SUMMARY: To provide direct support to students by assisting them to maintain, improve or adapt to their health status....

RN - School Nurse 1.1 - Per Diem

  • Worcester, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 6 days ago

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

School Nurse - Part-Time Per Diem

  • Natick, MA (23 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Natick, MA (23 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks a warm and experienced Part-Time Nurse to join the Health Services team on a per diem basis....

School Nurse

  • Charlton, MA (12 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlton, MA (12 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 11 days ago

information per State and Federal LawsMinimum requirements:Current R.N. license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.Department of Education Licensure as a School Nurse...

School Nurse

  • Oxford, MA (10 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oxford, MA (10 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 13 days ago

TITLE: School Nurse SUMMARY: Reporting to the Building Principal and/or Director of Student Services and Special Education, the School Nurse is responsible for enhancing students' educational process...

Substitute School Nurse, per diem

  • Westborough, MA (9 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (9 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 13 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Certification Required: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53) Current CPR certification/AED training from a recognized...

ESY- Extended School Year School Nurse

  • Hudson, MA (16 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (16 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 13 days ago

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS Position: School Nurse (RN) Reports to: ESY - Director of Student Services Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools....

ECC Behavioral Health Nurse, Emergency Room- 24 Hours, Evenings

  • Southbridge, MA (18 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (18 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Worcester, MA

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Worcester, MA 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 Worcester, MA
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%