Certified School Nurse

075 NORMAN S WEIR; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking a Certified School Nurse to support student health and well-being. The role involves health assessments, managing chronic and acute conditions, and coordinating care with families, staff, and outside providers to create a safe learning environment.

Requirements include NJ Registered Professional Nurse license, NJDOE School Nurse certificate (or enrollment), CPR/AED certification, and experience with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse – Licensed by the Division of Consumer Affairs in the State of New Jersey.
• NJ Department of Education Standard Instructional School Nurse Certificate or enrolled in an Instructional School Nurse Certificate Program.
• Must meet (at minimum) NJ State/DOE requirements for School Nurse Emergency Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification for Health Care Provider and Professional Rescuer.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Familiarity with students with significant physical and intellectual disabilities.
• Familiarity with students with complex medical conditions.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to use Google Classroom, word processing, data management, information retrieval, and presentations.
• Must communicate effectively in English with staff, students, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and manage chronic and acute conditions.
• Coordinate care with families, school staff, and outside providers.
• Support a safe and supportive learning environment aligned with district goals.
• Contribute to meeting the needs of the whole child (social, emotional, academic, physical).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

English communication

Technology literacy

Education

RN License (NJ)

NJDOE School Nurse Certificate (or enrolled)

CPR Certification

Job description

Certified School Nurse

Paterson Public School District 075 NORMAN S WEIR - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5918952

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The School Nurse supports student health and well-being through proactive medical care, prevention, and education. This role includes conducting health assessments, managing chronic and acute conditions, and coordinating care with families, school staff, and outside providers. School Nurses support improved student outcomes, and contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment.In alignment with District goal to ensure that the needs of the whole child (social, emotional, academic and physical) are met.

Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Nurse – Licensed by the Division of Consumer Affairs in theState of New Jersey
• NJ Department of Education Standard Instructional School Nurse Certificate or enrolled in an Instructional School Nurse CertificateProgram
• Must meet (at minimum) NJ State/DOE requirements for School Nurse Emergency Certification
• CPR/AED Valid Health Care Provider and Professional Rescuer Certification
• Current experience working as a School Nurse in a setting with students with special needs preferred.
• Familiarity in working with students with significant physical and intellectual disabilities.
• Familiarity in working with students with complex medical conditions.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to use electronics for Google Classroom, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations
• Must have excellent integrity and demonstrategood moral character and initiative
• Must provide 3 letters of references from current or former employers or other professional sources and/or copies of recent evaluation when school nursing services and teaching were performed
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students. parents, and community

Reports to:

• Building Administrator and Supervisors of Nursing

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]