School Nurse - Health Services (10-Month, Benefits)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,625; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education is seeking a School Nurse in the Office of Health Services to manage student health records and provide comprehensive nursing care. The role requires a NJ-credentialed RN, a Bachelor’s degree, and bilingual abilities in English with additional language skills such as Spanish, Portuguese or Creole.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of nursing experience in school health settings, with responsibilities including health screenings, emergency care, and

Qualifications

• NJ Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for Emergency license as deemed necessary by the NJ Department of Education certs and titles.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
• Preferred minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a registered nurse.
• Bilingual and able to read, write and speak English; Spanish/Portuguese/French Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive health record on each new student registering for school including health history and immunization data per New Jersey requirements.
• Performs routine screenings (vision, hearing, weight, blood pressure, dental checks) and refers deviations for follow-up.
• Interprets findings to parents/teachers/students to promote health and responsible health behaviors.
• Provides emergency medical care and arranges follow-up at designated facilities.
• Counsels parents/teachers/students on medical and health-related information and educates staff on health signs and disease indicators.
• Conducts tuberculin screening programs for staff and students as mandated by state guidelines.
• Reviews medical records annually to inform immunization status to parents and administration.
• Input health education programs and act as a health resource in the school.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJDOE Standard Certificate or Emergency License eligibility

Job description

Newark Board of Education is seeking a School Nurse in the Office of Health Services to manage student health records and provide comprehensive nursing care. The role requires a NJ-credentialed RN, a Bachelor’s degree, and bilingual abilities in English with additional language skills such as Spanish, Portuguese or Creole.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of nursing experience in school health settings, with responsibilities including health screenings, emergency care, and