School Nurse SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,750; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education invites qualified applicants for the School Nurse position in the Office of Health Services. The role includes developing student health records, conducting screenings, emergency care, counseling, and immunization review within a dynamic educational setting.

Required: NJ DOE certificate or emergency license, Bachelor's degree, NJ RN license, and bilingual ability with English; five years' RN experience preferred. Multilingual candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• NJDOE Standard Certificate or eligible for Emergency license as deemed necessary by NJDOE 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

• Develop a comprehensive health record on each new student that registers for school including health history.
• Perform routine screenings of vision and hearing, weighing and measuring, and blood pressure and dental checks; refer when needed.
• Interpret findings to parents, teachers and child to promote health responsibility.
• Provide emergency medical care for all employees and arrange follow-up as needed.
• Counsel parents, teachers and students on medical information; inform staff on signs of diseases.
• Conduct tuberculin screening programs on staff and students.
• Review medical records annually for immunization status as required by law.
• Contribute to health education programs and act as health resource in the school.
• Inform the child study team of medical findings to aid in placement and achievement.
• Assist in planning and maintaining a safe and healthy school environment.
• Collaborate with community agencies on family health matters.
• Dispense physician-prescribed medications per guidelines; provide nursing care as needed.
• Serve on committees; perform duties per NJ Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NJ RN License

NJ Ed Certification or Emergency License

Job description

ROGER LEÓN, DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

School Nurse

Office of Health Services

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Nurse within the Office of Health Services. (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Qualifications and Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey 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.

Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not be performed all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive health record on each new student that registers for school including an appropriate health history. The information contained therein includes identification data, pre‑natal, neo‑natal and early development history; disease experiences; social and family history of parents and siblings; immunization data in accordance with the requirements of the State of New Jersey; and notes and advice or referrals discussed with the parent/guardian.
• Perform routine screenings of vision and hearing, weighing and measuring, and blood pressure and visual dental check. When deviation from the norm is detected, the certified school nurse is responsible for referring the student and parent to the appropriate practitioner or agency for follow‑up, and documenting such activities.
• Interpret the findings of the physical examination to parents, teachers and child (at his level) to motivate the student to take an interest and develop responsibility for his own health. Where physical defects are detected, assist the parent in contacting the available professional resources for diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide emergency medical care for all employees and arrange for care and follow‑up at an appropriate emergency room or at the facility designated by the district.
• Counsel parents, teachers and students concerning medical and health related information. Instruct teachers and other staff regarding the signs and symptoms of diseases of individual students that would indicate that they need immediate health services.
• Conduct tuberculin screening programs on staff and students as mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Education.
• Review every medical record annually to provide information to parents and administration concerning the immunization status of all school students as is required by law.
• Provide input into health education programs by being the health resource person in the school. The certified school nurse may actively participate in the health and in‑service educational instruction for students and their parents.
• Inform and interpret for the child study team all medical and/or other findings on the NPS children that will enable them to better understand the child in order that he may be properly placed and attain a level of achievement consistent with his abilities.
• Assist in planning and maintaining a safe and healthful school environment.
• Confere with representatives of community agencies in matters pertaining to family and community health.
• Dispense medication prescribed by a physician in keeping with the current guidelines set forth by the Medical Director. Provide nursing care as deemed necessary by the child's health condition.
• Serve on various committees within the school as is deemed necessary.
• Administer prescribed treatments and ensure that prescribed measures are carried out.
• May be requested to fulfill any nursing function within the scope and practice of the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Director or designee.

Reports To: Executive Director of Health Services

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Annual Salary: $70,000 - $114,750 (plus $3,000 stipend)
• Employment Period: Ten (10) months
• Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Association (NTA)

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12‑month employees.

For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

How to Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer.