Substitute Nurse

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey; New Jersey; On-site; USD 49,815; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational service commission in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Substitute Nurse. The role involves reporting to the building principal and performing designated nursing duties for students from preschool to 12th grade. Candidates must hold a current NJ RN License, CPR/AED Certification, and preferably have experience with special needs students. Competitive pay is set at $270 per day as needed, and applications can be submitted through the organization's website.

Qualifications

• Must possess current New Jersey registered professional nurse license.
• Experience in school health services and clinical settings required.
• Knowledge of public health nursing and community health problems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as designated by the Principal.
• Provide nursing services in public schools for grades preschool through 12.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

CPR/AED Certification

Current NJ RN License

School Nurse Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Minimum six semester-hour credits in school nursing

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Nurse

Date Posted: 1/5/2026

Location: Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

Closing Date: Until Filled

Address: 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Scope

The school nurse will report directly to the building principal and perform all duties as designated by the Principal.

Requirements

Exp. with special needs students preferred – DOE. Must hold a current NJ RN License, CPR/AED Cert. or School Nurse Certification.

• School nurse/non instructional endorsement authorizes the holder to perform nursing services in public schools in grades preschool through 12. This endorsement does not authorize the holder to teach in areas related to health.
• To be eligible for the standard educational services certificate with a school nurse/non instructional endorsement, a candidate shall hold a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, hold current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AED) certificates and complete either a Department approved college curriculum.
• A minimum of six semester‑hour credits in school nursing, including school health services, physical assessments, organization and administration of the school health program and clinical experience in a school nurse office.
• Human growth and development
• Health assessment
• Public Health, including such areas as public health nursing, community health problems and communicable disease control
• Fundamentals of substance abuse and dependency
• Special education and/or learning disabilities
• Human and intercultural relations. Studies designed to develop understanding of social interaction and culture change, including courses such as the following: urban sociology, history of minority groups, intergroup relations, and urban, suburban and rural problems.
• Guidance and counseling
• School law including legal aspects of school nursing
• An emergency certificate may be issued to a candidate who holds a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license and current CPR/AED certificates.

Salary

$270 Per Day as Needed

How to Apply

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link.

EEO Statement

ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer