Student support
Elementary School Nurse / Health Aide
Provides health services and manages medical needs at school
- Pay range
- $40,000–$70,000
- Median
- $52,000
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Job outlook
- Growing
What you'll do
- Administer medications and treatments
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Conduct health screenings
- Manage chronic health conditions
- Maintain health records
- Educate students on health topics
A typical day
- Morning medication administration
- Treat injuries and illnesses
- Monitor chronic conditions
- Vision and hearing screenings
- Health education lessons
- Communicate with parents and doctors
- Maintain health office supplies
Education & certification path
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Pass NCLEX-RN exam
- Gain pediatric nursing experience
- School nurse certification (some states)
Required certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- School nurse certification
- CPR and emergency response training
Career progression
- Staff Nurse → School Nurse
- Lead School Nurse
- District Health Coordinator
- Director of Health Services
Where and when you'll work
- Work environment
- School health office with beds, medical supplies, private bathroom
- Typical schedule
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM school days