School Nurse RN – Student Health & Safety Champion

Kipp Inc; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey in Camden is seeking a School Nurse to provide health services, maintain immunization records, conduct state screenings, and ensure 100% immunization compliance. You will collaborate with the school social worker, teachers, and operations to keep students healthy and safe.

A qualified candidate will hold an NJ RN license, School Nurse Certification or plan to obtain it within two years, and a bachelor’s degree, plus CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• NJ RN license required by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• School Nurse Certification or ability to complete within 2 years of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• CPR and AED certification current.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential, up‑to‑date student health records (immunizations, physicals, screenings, referrals).
• Administer medication to students per laws, policies and standing orders.
• Follow crisis intervention protocols for illness, injury and emotional disturbances.
• Develop care plans based on assessments and outcomes.
• Monitor immunizations and communicable diseases; assess school safety.
• Manage health records and assist families with community resources.
• Serve as a health consultant to school staff and administrators.
• Provide health guidance to school teams and coordinate supplies.
• Occasionally participate in events outside normal hours such as family evenings and conferences.

Skills

Team collaboration

Result orientation

Commitment to student success

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Handling high stress

Proactive thinking

Education

NJ RN license

School Nurse Certification

Bachelor’s degree

CPR/AED certification

Job description

KIPP New Jersey in Camden is seeking a School Nurse to provide health services, maintain immunization records, conduct state screenings, and ensure 100% immunization compliance. You will collaborate with the school social worker, teachers, and operations to keep students healthy and safe.

A qualified candidate will hold an NJ RN license, School Nurse Certification or plan to obtain it within two years, and a bachelor’s degree, plus CPR/AED certification.