Substitute School Nurse- Registered Nurse (RN)

BAYADA Home Health Care; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

One-to-one client care

Scholarship opportunities

Nurse referral bonus

401(k)

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our school nursing team in Mercer County, NJ. You will work closely with school staff, families, and healthcare providers to support student health and safety, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care.

The role offers traditional school hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth within BAYADA’s supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• A current nursing license in good standing in the state.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide school nursing services in assigned schools.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to students on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and communicate with families and health teams.

Skills

CPR certified

Pediatric care

Education

BSN or equivalent

RN license in NJ

Job description

Join Our School Nursing Team at BAYADA!

Our Mercer County, NJ Office is interested in a Registered Nurse, RN who has a passion for school nursing to join our team. You will collaborate with school staff, family and health care providers. This opportunity is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working with children and values a supportive environment. Spring class trips are just around the corner! BAYADA Home Health Care was founded on the principle that health care gets better when clients get better care at home—the place they most want to be. Delivering care is our highest priority and greatest joy. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Why Choose our Mercer County BAYADA Office?

• We pride ourselves on providing an excellent onboarding and training experience from Day 1!
• Flexible scheduling you choose
• Electronic charting using Statewise
• In-depth paid training and shadowing
• Award-winning adult and pediatric Simulation labs
• Short commute times – we match you with cases near your home
• 24/7 on call clinical support

Why choose private duty school nursing?

• Traditional day shift school hours
• Building client relationships and watching them achieve milestones
• Meaningful impact on a child’s daily success and safety

All BAYADA Skilled Nurses Enjoy:

• Weekly paychecks
• Flexible schedules that work for you
• One-to-one client care
• Preventive care covered for ALL employees (PRN included)
• Scholarship opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
• $1,200 nurse referral bonus
• Incentives

You take care of others, BAYADA takes care of you!

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• PTO (paid vacation or sick leave)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training

We’re honored to be recognized as:

• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for: Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

Qualifications for RNs:

• Graduation from an accredited and approved nursing program
• A current nursing license in good standing in the state
• CPR certified

Compensation & Schedule:

• Pay range: $34-$39 per hour based on qualifications
• Flexible scheduling with no minimums (full-time, part-time, per diem)

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.