Nurse Jobs in Cranston, RI

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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ESY (Extended School Year) School Nurse Teacher

  • Portsmouth, RI (15 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, RI (15 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 13 hours ago

TITLE: ESY (Extended School Year) School Nurse Teacher WORK YEAR: July 7, 2025 - August 8, 2025REPORTS TO: ESY (Extended School Year) Coordinator & Director of Student Services NurseProgram: ESY - Monday...

School Nurse 25/26 School Year

  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse 25/26 School Year Smithfield Public Schools Raymond C....

School Nurse Teacher

  • Pawtucket, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking applicants for a certified school nurse teacher....

Substitute School Nurse

  • Pawtucket, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university License/Certificates: A valid Rhode Island Nurse Teacher certificate and/or a Licensed Registered Nurse THIS JOB SPECIFICATION...

Substitute School Nurse $300/Day

  • North Providence, RI (5 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Providence, RI (5 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 14 days ago

Providence Public Schools is seeking to hire Substitute School Nurses....

1.1 RN School Nurse

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 14 days ago

Pediatric School Nurse - Providence RI Are you a compassionate nurse ready to embark on a uniquely rewarding journey?...

3425 N - District: Itinerant School Nurse

  • Taunton, MA (16 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (16 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 20 days ago

28, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted:Yesterday Starting Date:Immediately Job Description MA DESE Licensure: School Nurse and MA Board of Registration License as a Registered Nurse Position...

School Nurse

  • Cranston, RI
  • 23 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 23 days ago

Other Registered Nurses (RN) duties as assigned Qualifications: Current Registered Nurses (RN) license for the state in which the nurse practices....

Part-time School Nurse Teacher For Elementary School Students

  • Cumberland, RI (11 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (11 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 27 days ago

Nurse (RN) license Must be licensed as a professional (registered) nurse and certified by RIDE For immediate consideration, email resume to: ......

RN School Nurse

  • Dartmouth, MA (24 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dartmouth, MA (24 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay $5,000 sign on bonus Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Registered Nurse for 40 hours...

Demographic Data for Cranston, RI

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Cranston, RI

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Cranston, RI 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 Cranston, RI
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%