Position Type:
Educational Service Professionals/School Nurse

Date Posted:
7/13/2026

Location:
Davenport Complex

Date Available:
08/27/2026

Closing Date:
07/19/2026
Job Title: School Nurse (Anticipated)

Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent

Job Purpose: To provide regular and emergency medical services in consultation with the district physician, as well as services to students with moderate to severe medical impairments.

Qualifications-Required:
NJ School Nurse Certification (Standard)
Bachelor's Degree
NJ Registered Nurse License (Current)
CPR & AED Certificates (Current)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to maintain confidentiality of student records
Able to interact positively with colleagues, students, administration, and parents
Able to provide emergency medical services to students, when necessary
Knowledge of the protocol to follow for addressing emergency medical services in a school setting
Knowledge of the protocol for processing required documentation for the NJDOE and other agencies
Knowledge of the protocol to follow for student immunizations and other required procedures
Able to pass the Criminal History Review
Able to pass Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Review

Qualifications-Desired:
2-3 years' experience as a school nurse
2-3 years' experience working with an elementary population
Experience with School COVID-19 Protocols and Contact Tracing

Duties/Responsibilities:
Conducts the affairs of the medical office under the direction of the Building Principal and Supervisor of Nursing.
Assists the medical inspector with the examination of students.
Keeps the records of the office as required by state code, statute, and board policies.
Answers all emergency calls for medical assistance.
Conducts daily inspections of children in time of an epidemic and contagious disease.
Reports all cases of injury as per board policy.
Administers medicine to students, only as directed by licensed physician.
Maintains contacts with parents of students who become ill and/or injured.
Observes the regulations and ethics of the medical profession concerning diagnosis.
Teaches health and safety, when scheduled by the building principal.
Completes all required state, local, and federal reports.
Submits monthly reports to the appropriate administrators.
Reviews the results of the health program and makes appropriate recommendations to the Principal and Supervisor.

Working Conditions:
School Building
Nurse's Office
10-Month Contract
Salary range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)

Medical and Dental Benefits
Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

Physical Requirements:
Able to perform the functions of a school nurse
Able to go up/down stairs
Able to bend at the waist, squat, kneel, etc. to examine and provide general/emergency medical services
Able to lift at least 50 lbs
Able to respond quickly to medical emergencies throughout the building and on campus grounds
Able to push a wheelchair to transport an injured person
Able to raise arms over head to reach for stored medicine in locked cabinets

Direct Reports:
N/A
Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure:
Interview