The North Plainfield School District is a culturally diverse PreK–12 school district in Somerset County serving approximately 3,600 students. Guided by our core values of Caring, Appreciation, Respect, and Determination (C.A.R.D.), we are committed to fostering academic excellence, strong relationships, and a supportive learning environment for every student.
The North Plainfield School District is seeking a caring, student-centered School Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of our diverse student population.
Responsibilities
- Assess and treat students who become ill or injured during the school day.
- Maintain health records and document visits, treatments, and health concerns.
- Administer medications according to district policy and applicable regulations.
- Develop and implement individualized health plans when needed.
- Support students with chronic health conditions
- Train appropriate staff on emergency procedures when necessary.
- Communicate with parents/guardians and healthcare providers.
- Complete health Screenings
- Immunization and Health Compliance
- Maintain accurate health records.
- Monitor illness trends within the school.
- Support emergency drills and crisis response.
- Provide health Education
Qualifications
- Valid New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- New Jersey School Nurse Certificate preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eligible employees may receive:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
- EEO AO
Salary: $69,630 (minimum) to $103,470 (maximum) commensurate with experience
North Plainfield Borough School District is a regular school district located in Somerset County with 6 schools, 328 teachers and 3,522 students. Total Revenue is $95,835,000 and is trending up. North Plainfield Borough School District spends $22,436 per student per year on instruction.