Nurse Jobs in Elk River, MN

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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Substitute School Nurse

  • Delano, MN (22 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Delano, MN (22 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 11 days ago

Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or District Nurse....

Part-Time School Nurse (RN) Position Big Lake, MN

  • Big Lake, MN (8 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Big Lake, MN (8 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 13 days ago

Part-Time School Nurse (RN) Position Big Lake, MN Sunbelt Staffing is currently seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for a 1:1 school-based contract near Big Lake, MN, for the current school year...

School Nurse (RN) - Opportunity near Silver Creek, MN

  • Silver Creek, MN (19 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Silver Creek, MN (19 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 16 days ago

Job Title: School Nurse (RN) - near Silver Creek, MN Description: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled School Nurse (RN) to provide dedicated medical support for a student near Silver Creek, MN...

1:1 Registered Nurse - School Job needed near Monticello, MN

  • Monticello, MN (9 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Monticello, MN (9 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 20 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is looking for a caring and qualified Registered Nurse to work for a school district near Monticello, MN....

School Nurse for Medically Fragile Student - near St. Augusta, MN

  • Saint Augusta, MN (22 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Saint Augusta, MN (22 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 20 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is looking for a caring and qualified Registered Nurse to work for a school district near St. Augusta, Minnesota....

School Nurse for Medically Fragile Student - near Rogers, MN

  • Rogers, MN (10 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Rogers, MN (10 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 20 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is looking for a caring and qualified Registered Nurse to work for a school district near Rogers, Minnesota....

On-Call Substitute School Nurse

  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 29 days ago

Licensed School Nurse (LSN) preferred. Special Requirement: Must possess and retain a license as a Registered Professional Nurse in Minnesota....

Current licensure as registered nurse, eligible for practice in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing. 3....

Demographic Data for Elk River, MN

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Elk River, MN

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Elk River, MN 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 Elk River, MN
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%