School Nurse ~ Tenure Track

Newton High School; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools, Newton High School, Newton, New Jersey, is seeking a Tenure Track School Nurse to join our health services team. The nurse will provide comprehensive health care, manage medications, and coordinate health-related supports for students.

The ideal candidate holds a NJ School Nurse endorsement and an active RN license, with CPR/AED certification and a clear background check. Ten-month employment and collaboration with families and faculty are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New Jersey School Nurse endorsement (3000) or School Nurse/Non-Instructional endorsement (3010).
• Active New Jersey RN license, CPR/AED certification, and a criminal history record check on file.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to student illness, injury, and other health concerns during the school day.
• Develop and coordinate health supports addressing students' medical needs.
• Administer prescribed medication per written policies.
• Plan and conduct required health screenings and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain confidential health records including immunization info.
• Communicate with families and staff about student health needs.
• Collaborate with the principal on plans for students with medical needs.
• Serve as a health resource for students, families, and staff.
• Help develop health-service procedures with district staff.
• Participate in student-support meetings as needed.

Skills

Communicating with families & staff

Collaborating with school staff

Education

New Jersey School Nurse endorsement (3000) or School Nurse/Non-Instructional endorsement (3010)

New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

School Nurse ~ Tenure Track

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948977 Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must hold a valid New Jersey School Nurse endorsement (3000) or School Nurse/Non-Instructional endorsement (3010), maintain an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license, hold current CPR/AED certification, and have a criminal history record check on file.

REPORTS TO: The Principal or the appropriately certificated designee.

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB GOAL: The School Nurse provides health services that help students stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Working with families, school staff, and community resources, the nurse identifies health-related barriers to school participation and helps coordinate appropriate supports.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) Months

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The School Nurse

• Assess and respond to student illness, injury, and other health concerns during the school day.
• Develop and coordinate school health supports that address students’ individual medical needs.
• Administer prescribed medication in accordance with approved written policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct required health screenings and coordinate referrals and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records, including immunization information, screening results, and required testing records.
• Communicate with families and staff about student health needs and their implications for school participation.
• Collaborate with the principal and school staff on plans for students with medical needs and on maintaining a safe school environment.
• Serve as a health resource for students, families, and staff, and connect families with community health resources when appropriate.
• Help develop and implement school health-service procedures in collaboration with school and district staff.
• Participate in student-support meetings, including Child Study Team meetings when requested, and complete other duties related to school nursing services.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $62,125 to $68,705 Per Year