Substitute School Nurse

River Dell; River Edge (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The River Dell Regional School District is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide temporary nursing services for students and staff when the regular nurse is unavailable. Responsibilities include administering medications, responding to emergencies, maintaining health records, and enforcing district health policies in line with New Jersey law.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ School Nurse certificate or substitute certification with NJ RN license and CPR certification, and they can begin

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic nursing practices, student health needs, medication administration, emergency response procedures, and infection control.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.
• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate interventions, referrals, and notifications.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid and emergency care within the scope of licensure and training.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, district policies, and applicable New Jersey requirements.
• Follow individualized healthcare plans, emergency action plans, and other applicable student health protocols.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions and other medical needs as outlined in their healthcare plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and student health incidents.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school administrators, staff, and healthcare providers as appropriate regarding student health concerns.
• Identify and report suspected communicable diseases and follow applicable infection control procedures and public health guidance.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.
• Follow established procedures for contacting emergency medical services and notifying parents/guardians and school administration when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Record keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

NJ School Nurse certificate or substitute certification and NJ RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - River Dell Regional School District

• Position Type: School Nurse/ Substitute School Nurse


• Date Posted: 10/26/2026


• Location: River Dell Regional School District


• Date Available: Immediately

Position Summary

The Substitute School Nurse is responsible for providing temporary nursing services to students and staff in the absence of the regularly assigned school nurse. The Substitute School Nurse promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing appropriate nursing care, responding to medical emergencies, administering medications as authorized, maintaining health records, and implementing district health policies and procedures in accordance with applicable New Jersey laws and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.


• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate interventions, referrals, and notifications.


• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid and emergency care within the scope of licensure and training.


• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, district policies, and applicable New Jersey requirements.


• Follow individualized healthcare plans, emergency action plans, and other applicable student health protocols.


• Monitor students with chronic health conditions and other medical needs as outlined in their healthcare plans.


• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and student health incidents.


• Communicate with parents/guardians, school administrators, staff, and healthcare providers as appropriate regarding student health concerns.


• Identify and report suspected communicable diseases and follow applicable infection control procedures and public health guidance.


• Maintain the confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.


• Follow established procedures for contacting emergency medical services and notifying parents/guardians and school administration when necessary.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

License or Certificate:

• NJ School Nurse certificate or substitute certification and NJ RN license


• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic nursing practices, student health needs, medication administration, emergency response procedures, and infection control.


• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.

Additional Requirement: Successful completion of all applicable district employment requirements, including criminal history record clearance and other required documentation. Ability and willingness to accompany students on school-sponsored field trips and provide appropriate nursing services as needed.

The River Dell Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Need Help?

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact River Dell Regional School District directly.

For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.