Part-Time School Nurse

Part-Time School Nurse

Lead Charter School LEAD 201 - Newark, New Jersey

Job : 5725362

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

THE ROLE

LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional Part-Time
School Nurse to join our mission-driven community. The School Nurse will lead the implementation of the OYN school model in health instruction and services and support implementation across the school, raising student achievement in preparation for success in postsecondary education, career, and community leadership. To promote health and safety in the school environment and provide health services to students, faculty and staff;

to assist with the teaching of sound health practices.

The mission of LEAD is to enable students ages 16-21 in grades 9-12 to master essential skills for success in careers, postsecondary education, and community leadership within a global society. We implement the Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN) school model, supporting the unique academic and non-academic needs of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling. At LEAD Charter School, we are a vibrant school community that holds an unwavering belief in the power of young people to transform their lives and their communities.

We are dedicated practitioners of research-based youth development practices and systems, ensuring every student receives a tailored, personalized, and strengths-based learning experience. As passionate advocates of opportunity youth, we strive to provide the necessary support and opportunities for our students to succeed.

• Valid Registered Nurse and New Jersey School Nurse Certificate
• Demonstrated success in supporting underserved populations with health issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues, and wellness education
• Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with non-school health professionals and social service agencies.
• Capacity to teach students in the health curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, staff and community
• Successful in creating collaborative relationships or coalitions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including use of office productivity software.
• Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.

• Professional Development: Weekly half-day sessions tailored to support your professional growth.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to develop and lead school initiatives and engage in career planning for growth and trajectory.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated, talented, and supportive staff and empowered school leaders.
• Impact: Contribute to a mission that transforms equity through opportunity for young people in Newark.
• Career Bonus: Yearly Resigning Bonus

• Works in cooperation with the school physician, other school health professionals (e.g. dentist, non-certified nurses, optometrist), members of the staff, parents and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.
• Conducts health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies.
• Schedules and supervises health surveys of students and staff. Assists the school physician with physical examinations; makes referrals and conducts follow-up activities as necessary.
• Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date health records on all students, maintains separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensures their confidentiality.
• Helps prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, inspections, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies.
• Notifies Head of School or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Confers with and advises students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students. Participates in the…