School Nurse

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District); Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

NJ State Pension Plan

Paid professional development

Paid time off

Extra stipends

Job summary

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) in Perth Amboy is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join the health office. You will deliver direct nursing care to students, administer medications, and maintain health records in a busy school setting.

The role requires NJ LPN licensure, CPR/AED certification, and the ability to work within a school health team. In-person work hours run Monday–Friday, with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey LPN license.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Background check (fingerprinting) and background check.
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Tuberculosis Test.
• Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to students under the direction of a Certified School Nurse or School Administrator.
• Implement prescribed healthcare plans and provide routine treatments.
• Assess student health concerns in the health office and provide first aid and emergency care.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming health office environment.
• Manage and administer medications to students per physician orders and policy.
• Organize and maintain health records in the student information system.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth to stay current with pediatric nursing trends.

Skills

First aid

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Triage

Communication skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

LPN License

CPR/AED Certification

Background check clearance

US citizenship or legal resident status

Tuberculosis Test

Tools

EHR software

Medical charting

Job description

About MCSCS

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 10th grade and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy and nearby towns. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students' interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

School Nurse

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver direct nursing care to students under the direction of a Certified School Nurse or School Administrator, fostering a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Implement prescribed healthcare plans and provide routine treatments for students with chronic conditions, such as diabetes management or tube feedings.
• Regularly assess student health complaints in the health office, providing first aid and emergency care as needed within the LPN scope of practice.
• Establish and maintain a clean, welcoming health office environment that supports student wellness and privacy.
• Manage and administer medications to students in strict accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and district policy.
• Organize and maintain accurate health records, documenting all clinical visits, treatments, and communications in the student information system.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth to stay current with pediatric nursing trends and school health safety protocols.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for health office coverage to be assumed when absent;
• Facilitates home-school communication by providing updates to parents regarding student illness or injury;
• Integrates appropriate health-office technology for electronic health record (EHR)
• Performs other health-related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or lead nurse.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven clinical skills in first aid, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring;
• Strong triage and classroom-based medical support skills;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school-wide health team.

Required Education & Certification:

• Valid New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License;
• Valid CPR/AED Certification
• Valid New Jersey Criminal History Review (fingerprinting) and background check;
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ State Pension Plan
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $48,000.00 per year