School-Based RN: Direct Care & Health Plans for Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life, LTD & STD

401k (once eligible)

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Mentor program

Online community of clinicians

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health within our school programs in New Jersey. The RN will provide direct medical care, administer medications, and contribute to health education while coordinating with families and school staff.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BSN preferred, and experience in pediatric or school-based settings. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 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 student immunization and health records in compliance with state regulations.
• Develop and implement IHPs and EAPs for students with medical conditions.
• Coordinate care between students, families, healthcare providers and school staff.
• Maintain HIPAA/FERPA compliant health records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct health services to students during school hours.
• Coordinate care with families and school staff.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Develop and implement IHPs/EAPs for students.
• Maintain confidential health records in line with HIPAA/FERPA.

Skills

Clinical nursing

First aid

Communication with families

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) with experience considered

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health within our school programs in New Jersey. The RN will provide direct medical care, administer medications, and contribute to health education while coordinating with families and school staff.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BSN preferred, and experience in pediatric or school-based settings. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, collaborative work environment.