School Health Services Lead Nurse

Pediatric Developmental Services; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) seeks a School LPN/RN to lead and supervise district health staff, ensure safe health service delivery, and maintain compliance with district and state standards. The role focuses on mentorship, program development, and cross‑functional collaboration with school leaders, families, and partners.

A strong clinical background and regulatory knowledge are essential. The position offers competitive benefits and requires a proactive, collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• RN license active (Colorado DORA or compact)
• SSP license or eligible by start date
• CPR certification
• 3 years of clinical experience
• Completed HR file including transcripts and teaching verification

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate school nurses and health staff under Health Services leadership.
• Provide mentorship and professional development for school nurses and health staff.
• Implement professional learning needs assessments to guide planning.
• Develop and implement a School Nurse Orientation and Induction program.
• Facilitate communication between Health Services leadership, school leaders, families and partners.
• Ensure compliance of schools with immunizations, screenings, and disease reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure consistent access to high-quality school health services.
• Maintain skills and knowledge per district/state/federal regulations and school nursing standards.
• Assess health trends in schools that pose risks to students.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, FAPE, DORA and CDE requirements and CDPHE guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master of Science in Nursing or advanced degree

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) seeks a School LPN/RN to lead and supervise district health staff, ensure safe health service delivery, and maintain compliance with district and state standards. The role focuses on mentorship, program development, and cross‑functional collaboration with school leaders, families, and partners.

A strong clinical background and regulatory knowledge are essential. The position offers competitive benefits and requires a proactive, collaborative approach to