Features
The supervising nurse is the one that hires, trains, supervises and evaluates the nurses in the school. They are also the ones that ensure the nurses are sticking the safety regulations and that the activity costs are staying within budget guidelines.
Types
There are a variety of nurse supervisors that work in schools and county government facilities, which supervise all of the school nurses in the county. Then there are others who are employed with medical staffing agencies that help nurses to find schools in different schools.
Environment
The hours school nurse supervisors usually work are within the day time and week days. The skills that are required to work in this position must have good written and oral communication and leadership skills. They will also need to have the ability to give constructive criticism to others in order to help them develop talents. Having great leadership skills is also necessary.
Education
To become a school nurse supervisor, you will need to obtain a bachelor's degree or graduate degree in the field of nursing. You will then have to take a state exam to acquire a license to work as a registered nurse. Having experience supervising within a school setting would also be helpful.
Compensation
The average annual salary for school nurse supervisors was $79,000 as of December 2009.
