RN Registered Nurse (Pediatric)

Care Options for Kids; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & Vision - Cigna

Life, LTD & STD

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Discipline-specific mentor

Online community of clinicians

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to safeguard student health in the school setting. The RN will deliver direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, coordinating with families and school staff.

This role requires clinical judgment, strong communication, and meticulous documentation of immunizations, IHPs, and EAPs while maintaining HIPAA/FERPA compliance. An active RN license is required; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid and emergency care.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Maintain immunization and health records per state regulations.
• Develop and implement IHPs and EAPs for students.
• Coordinate care between students, families, and school staff.
• Maintain confidential health records in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid and emergency care.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Maintain student immunization and health records per state regulations.
• Develop and implement IHPs and EAPs for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff.
• Maintain HIPAA and FERPA compliant confidential health records.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Immunization records

IHPs & EAPs

Care coordination

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Education

Current RN license

BSN preferred; ADN with experience considered

Job description

School-Based Registered Nurse

• $37-$42/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate School-Based Registered Nurse at COFK! The RN will play an essential role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing direct medical care, health education, and preventive services. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with students, parents, and school staff.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
• Life, LTD & STD
• Supplemental Insurances
• 401k (once eligible)
• PTO
• CEUs
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Discipline-specific mentor
• Online community of clinicians

Experience/Requirements

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Education/License/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in MO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s degree (ADN) with relevant experience considered.

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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