School Nurse 25-26 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education • Newark, NJ

273d • $67,000 - $111,625

About The Position

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Nurse within the Office of Health Services. This position is pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval.

Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• Preferred Minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a registered nurse.
• Bilingual and able to read, write and speak English; Spanish/Portuguese/French Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive health record on each new student that registers for school including an appropriate health history.
• Performs routine screenings of vision and hearing, weighing and measuring, and blood pressure and visual dental check.
• Interprets the findings of the physical examination to parents, teacher and child to motivate the student to take an interest in their own health.
• Provides emergency medical care for all employees and arranges for care and follow-up at an appropriate emergency room.
• Counsels parents, teachers and students concerning medical and health related information.
• Conducts tuberculin screening programs on staff and students as mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Education.
• Reviews every medical record annually to provide information to parents and administration concerning the immunization status of all school students.
• Provides input into health education programs by being the health resource person in the school.
• Informs and interprets for the child study team all medical and or other findings on the NPS children.
• Assists in planning and maintaining a safe and healthful school environment.
• Confers with representatives of community agencies in matters pertaining to family and community health.
• Dispenses medication prescribed by a physician in keeping with the current guidelines set forth by the Medical Director.
• Serves on various committees within the school as is deemed necessary.
• Administers prescribed treatments and ensures that prescribed measures are carried out.
• May be requested to fulfill any nursing function within the scope and practice of the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $67,000-$111,625 for 2025-2026 SY (plus $3,000 stipend)
• Employment Period: Ten (10) months
• Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Association (NTA)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees