School Nurse

School Nurse

Passaic Board of Education Division of Student Advocacy, Passaic, New Jersey.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $59,405 to $75,740 Per Contract

• A bachelor’s degree, or appropriate education required by New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• Hold a valid New Jersey educational services certificate with the School Nurse endorsement; or the appropriate endorsement in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• Hold a license as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New Jersey.
• Hold and maintain a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification as issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, or other entities as identified by New Jersey state statutes and regulations.
• Complete training in airway management and in the use of nebulizers and inhalers as identified by New Jersey state statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, wellness education, community health and social service resources, and current health issues.
• Show evidence of successful healthcare experience, with a preference to experience teaching and working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent collaboration, organization, and outreach skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for excellent academic performance.
• Work in concert with the school administration, Medical Inspector/Board Physician and other medical personnel who are appointed by the Board, completing appropriate records and reports and carrying out medical orders that may be issued.
• Carry out the written orders of the medical home and standing orders of the Medical Inspector/Board Physician.
• Conduct health screenings, which include height, weight, blood pressure, hearing, vision, and scoliosis pursuant to N.J.A.C 6A:16-2.2; and monitor vital signs and general health status for emergent issues for students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances pursuant to N.J.S.A 18A:40-4 and 12.
• Plan and conduct the health screening, biennial nursing assessments, health appraisals, and health surveys as established by the Board. Make referrals as indicated, and informing parents and appropriate staff of the need for corrective care.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of a complete up-to-date student health record. Such records include, but are not limited to immunization data, tuberculosis (TB) testing, screenings, referrals, follow-up required, and specific medical conditions.
• Recommend to the school principal students who shall not be admitted to, or retained in the school building based on a parent’s failure to provide evidence of the child’s immunization according to the schedules specified in statute.
• Annually review student immunization records to confirm with the medical home that the medical condition for the exemption from immunization continues to be applicable, pursuant to statute.
• Recommend to the school principal exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable disease, pursuant to state statute.
• 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 New Jersey requirements and district policies for communicable disease control and the exclusion and readmission of pupils for reasons of health, reviewing all doctor and medical notes submitted to the school by students and parents. Provide instruction to all teachers on methods to detect the first signs of communicable disease.
• Direct and supervise the emergency administration of epinephrine and glucagon, and train school staff designated to serve as…