School Nurse - Elevate Student Health & Wellness

Paul Robeson Charter School; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Impactful education work

Job summary

Paul Robeson Charter School seeks a dedicated School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year to support student health, safety, and well-being across K-8 environments in Trenton, NJ.

The Nurse will provide nursing care, screenings, and health-related services, coordinate health plans, and participate in PAC/504 meetings while collaborating with staff, families, and community partners to promote healthy learning.

Qualifications

• Certification as a School Nurse or enrolled in a School Nurse certification program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience providing health care to children in a school setting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and empathically with children and adults.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of New Jersey School Nursing statutes, regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological services available to students and families in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students as needed.
• Oversee procedures to address special health needs or disabilities of students.
• Perform screenings for eyesight, hearing, scoliosis, and obesity.
• Support staff in response to student crises or health-related issues.
• Plan and implement programs that proactively address student and staff health needs.
• Document services provided.
• Collect and distribute information about resources and services for students and families.
• Track attendance information.
• Coordinate health-related special education evaluations and services.
• Participate in PAC meetings as needed.
• Participate in 504 plan meetings as needed.
• Actively participate in the school community and support the school’s mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Clear communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

School Nurse certification program

Job description

Paul Robeson Charter School seeks a dedicated School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year to support student health, safety, and well-being across K-8 environments in Trenton, NJ.

The Nurse will provide nursing care, screenings, and health-related services, coordinate health plans, and participate in PAC/504 meetings while collaborating with staff, families, and community partners to promote healthy learning.