School-Based RN: Impactful Health Care & IHPs

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 insurance

Disability insurance

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Mentor program

Professional development

Job summary

Care Options for Kids seeks a School-Based Registered Nurse to support students in a New Jersey school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, while collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare providers.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and meticulous documentation of immunizations, health plans (IHPs), and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Medication administration

Immunization records

IHPs & EAPs

Care coordination

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Care Options for Kids seeks a School-Based Registered Nurse to support students in a New Jersey school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, while collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare providers.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and meticulous documentation of immunizations, health plans (IHPs), and emergency procedures.