School Nurse

  
School Nurse
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• New Jersey Department of Education Standard School Nurse Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited 4-year college/university.
• NJ Registered Nurse License.
• CPR & AED certified.
• Experience working in a public-school setting and experience with special education students preferred.

 
 
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing services at all public schools ranging from elementary to high school
• Provide specialized care and attention to students who require individualized healthcare services as assigned by the building principal, supervisors, or designee.
• Ensure compliance with national and local health agencies
• Conduct health screenings as designated by state regulations, i.e., vision, hearing, blood pressure, scoliosis, height, and weight
• Develop and maintain health plans for students with chronic illnesses and specialized healthcare needs
• Coordinate and communicate health care information between students, staff, family, and medical professional(s)
• Observe students on a regular basis to identify health needs
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records for all students
• Communicate with parents, staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters
• Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness
• Submit data and reports to state agencies related to immunizations
• Advises administration on policy regarding exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with immunizations and infectious/contagious diseases
• Maintain accurate records of all nursing care provided
• Participate in health and safety in service training programs
• Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal, supervisors, or designee.

 
REPORTS TO
Principal and Director of Athletics
 
 
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT
 
Salary Range:         Current starting salary range is $62,600 - $70,110 as per the 2023-2026 SEA Contract
 
Employment Period: 2025-2026 School Year
 
HOW TO APPLY
The Secaucus Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
Please apply online at www.sboe.org.
 
 
OPENING DATE:    April 4, 2025
CLOSING DATE:   June 6, 2025
 
 
THE SECAUCUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Board approved November 21, 2024