School Nurse

Cornerstone Day School; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Day School in Cranford, NJ is seeking a full-time School Nurse to promote student health and safety in a therapeutic educational setting. The role involves assessing health concerns, providing first aid, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and school staff.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ RN license (certification preferred), experience in pediatrics or mental/behavioral health, and demonstrates strong communication, confidentiality, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey; certification preferred.
• Experience with student health services in an educational setting.
• Experience with emotional or psychiatric challenges beneficial.
• Ability to triage, administer medications, and emergency response.
• Strong documentation and collaboration with counselors, teachers and families.
• Maintains health records and monitors communicable diseases.
• Supports health education and school safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health concerns and provide first aid.
• Administer medications and follow physician orders.
• Maintain health records and monitor diseases.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers and families.
• Provide health education and crisis response support.
• Participate in safety and wellness initiatives.

Skills

School Health

Emergency Response

Pediatrics

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Cornerstone Day School is a private therapeutic school serving students in grades 5–12 who experience significant emotional and psychiatric challenges. Since 2006, the school has provided a highly specialized environment that integrates strong clinical support with rigorous academics. Cornerstone is known for its collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that supports both students’ mental health and educational success. The school’s reputation for clinical and academic excellence offers staff the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive professional setting.

Role Description

The School Nurse is a full-time, on-site position located in Cranford, NJ, responsible for promoting the health and safety of students in a therapeutic school environment. Daily responsibilities include assessing student health concerns, providing first aid and routine medical care, administering medications, and implementing physician orders in accordance with school policies. The School Nurse maintains health records, monitors communicable diseases, and collaborates with school counselors, teachers, and families to support individualized care plans. The role also involves health education, crisis response support, and active participation in school safety and wellness initiatives. The nurse contributes to a calm, supportive climate that respects students’ emotional and psychiatric needs while ensuring appropriate medical oversight during the school day.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in School Nursing and School Health, including managing student health services in an educational setting.
• Strong foundation in Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to perform assessments, triage, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Experience or training in Pediatrics, with comfort addressing the health needs of children and adolescents.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey; School Nurse certification or eligibility preferred.
• Experience working with students with emotional or psychiatric challenges, or in mental/behavioral health settings, is highly beneficial.
• Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration skills for working with students, families, and multidisciplinary school teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound clinical judgment, and uphold health and safety regulations in a school environment.