School Nurse; Cert. No

School Nurse (Cert. No. 3000 or 3010 Required)

Penns Grove
- Carneys Point Regional SD Lafayette-Pershing School
- Penns Grove, New Jersey

Job : 5691154

Final date to receive applications: May 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

• Hold a valid New Jersey educational services certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with a school nurse endorsement (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b) 1 through 5 and other appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6:11-10.1 et seq.).
• Hold a license as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New Jersey.
• Hold and maintain a current CPR and AED certification.
• Demonstrate effective skills in problem solving, communications, organization, planning, record keeping, and human relations.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, wellness education, community health and social service resources, and current health issues.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, the community, and health and social service agencies.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I‑9.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or during the initial six‑month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with 18A:6‑7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3‑4A.4.
• Pass the State‑required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3‑4A.4.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate.

• Work in concert with the building principal, school administration, school physician, and other medical personnel appointed by the Board, completing appropriate records and reports and carrying out medical orders that may be issued.
• Plan and conduct health screenings, nursing assessments, health appraisals, and health surveys (e.g., blood pressure, dental, vision, hearing, height, and weight, scoliosis, assisting with athletic physicals, etc.) as established by the Board. Make referrals as indicated and inform parents and appropriate staff of the need for corrective care.
• Provide information and communicate to families about the nursing program.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and school personnel on health matters.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of a complete up‑to‑date student health record, including immunization data, T.B. testing, screenings, referrals, follow‑up required, and specific medical conditions.
• Complete and submit in a timely fashion all medical forms and reports, including accident reports, as required by statute, regulation, policy, or as requested.
• Fulfill State requirements and district policies for communicable disease control and for exclusion and readmission of pupils for reasons of health; review doctor and medical notes submitted to the school by students and parents. Instruct teachers on communicable diseases and other health concerns.
• Administer medication to students in accordance with law and district policy.
• Follow protocols that provide for crisis intervention for…