Substitute School Nurses SY2025-2026

Berkeley Heights Public Schools; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Heights Public Schools is seeking a health services specialist (school nurse) to assist students and families in achieving and maintaining optimal wellness. This role emphasizes promoting positive health habits and aligns with NJ laws and board policies. Candidates must have a valid NJ nursing license, public school nurse certification, and at least two years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school setting. The position requires successful criminal history clearance and proof of citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• New Jersey certification in appropriate subject matter and level.
• Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Certificate as public school nurse or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school district.
• Successful Criminal History Clearance.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families in attaining an optimum level of wellness.
• Promote positive health habits and attitudes.
• Practice within NJ law and board policies.

Skills

New Jersey Certification in appropriate subject matter and level

Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse

Certificate as public school nurse

Public health nursing experience

Job description

Job Goal

Serves as a health services specialist in assisting students and families in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness while promoting positive health habits and attitudes. The school nurse practices within NJ law and in alignment with board policies and administrative guidelines.

Reports To

Principal / Nursing Supervisor

Qualifications

• New Jersey Certification in the appropriate subject matter and level
• Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse
• Certificate as public school nurse, or any other certificate required by state
• Two years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school district
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization

EEO/AA Statement

It is the policy of Berkeley Heights Public Schools not to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability or genetic information, or other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law and supervisory personnel.