School Nurse – Private Special Education School

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Marlboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Generous PTO

403(b) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life, accident and critical illness

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a School Nurse (RN) for a New Jersey–approved private school in Morganville serving students aged 5–21 with behavioral and emotional needs. The role supports a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio and collaborates with psychiatrists, social workers, teachers and crisis specialists.

The Nurse will manage health programs, administer medications, provide emergency care, assist with annual physicals, perform health assessments, educate students and families, and

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
• NJ School Nurse (Non-Instructional) certificate, if required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Run the school health program: mandated health assessments, immunization tracking, TB testing and scoliosis screening, with reporting to the Department of Health.
• Prepare, administer and monitor medications, watch for side effects, and keep emergency medications stocked and securely stored.
• Provide first aid and emergency care under physician standing orders.
• Support the school physician with annual physicals.
• Complete assessments as needed, including after a physical restraint and for substance use or physical health concerns.
• Monitor for communicable conditions (lice, scabies, conjunctivitis and others) and recommend exclusion when needed.
• Educate students and families on health conditions, medications and resources.
• Train staff on topics such as OSHA bloodborne pathogens and communicable disease.
• Keep student health information confidential and communicate with families and guardians.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Nursing degree

Education

Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing

Job description

School Nurse (RN) – Special Education | Morganville, NJ | $75K–$90K

Want to be the health anchor for a small school where every student gets real attention? Northeast Healthcare Recruitment is hiring a School Nurse for a New Jersey–approved private school serving students ages 5–21 (K–12) with behavioral and emotional needs. With a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio and class sizes capped at 12, you'll know your students and work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, teachers and crisis specialists.

What you'll do

• Run the school health program: mandated health assessments, immunization tracking, TB testing and scoliosis screening, with reporting to the Department of Health
• Prepare, administer and monitor medications, watch for side effects, and keep emergency medications stocked and securely stored
• Provide first aid and emergency care under physician standing orders
• Support the school physician with annual physicals
• Complete assessments as needed, including after a physical restraint and for substance use or physical health concerns
• Monitor for communicable conditions (lice, scabies, conjunctivitis and others) and recommend exclusion when needed
• Educate students and families on health conditions, medications and resources
• Train staff on topics such as OSHA bloodborne pathogens and communicable disease
• Keep student health information confidential and communicate with families and guardians

What you need

• Active New Jersey RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing
• NJ School Nurse (Non-Instructional) certificate, if required for the role

Nice to have

• BSN
• Child and adolescent mental health nursing experience

Pay and benefits

• $75,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience and school nurse certification
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Generous PTO (vacation, sick and personal)
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid life, accident and critical illness coverage
• FSA (health and dependent care), EAP, credit union and employee discounts