School Nurse (RN) - Early Childhood

Cross Country Education; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cross Country Education seeks an Early Childhood School Nurse (RN) to support health, safety, and academic success for young learners in Newark, NJ. The role requires an RN license and involves health screenings, care planning, and communicating health needs with families and school staff.

This part-time, school-year position offers a 31.25-hour workweek, weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for bonuses. Join a dedicated team focused on student well-being in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey RN license.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
• School-based nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school nursing services to early childhood students across preschool locations, including health screenings and maintaining immunization records.
• Develop and maintain Individual Health Care Plans for students with significant health conditions and communicate health concerns with families and school staff.
• Provide parent education, health guidance, and connect families with appropriate medical and community resources.
• Collaborate with families and school staff to support student health needs and participate in trainings and conferences.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Bring your nursing expertise to the classroom and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students! Join Cross Country Education as an Early Childhood School Nurse (RN) supporting the health, safety, and academic success of young learners throughout the school year in Newark, NJ.

Position Overview

• Provide comprehensive school nursing services to early childhood students across preschool agency locations, including health screenings, maintaining immunization and physical records, and monitoring individual student health needs.
• Develop and maintain Individual Health Care Plans for students with significant health conditions and communicate health concerns, allergies, and care needs with families and school staff.
• Provide parent education, health guidance, and assistance connecting families with appropriate medical and community health resources.
• Collaborate with families and school staff to support student health needs and participate in required training and parent-teacher conferences.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License
• ValidCPR and First Aid Certifications
• School-based experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn$40.70per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Registered Nurse, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a consistent 31.25-hour workweek, a predictable school-based schedule, and paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:

www.crosscountry.com/education
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.