School Nurse SY2026-27 (NBOE)

The Newark Board of Education Human Resource Services invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of School Nurse within the Office of Health Services. The position is pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval.

About the Role

The School Nurse is responsible for developing comprehensive health records for new students, performing routine screenings, interpreting physical examination findings, providing emergency medical care, counseling parents, teachers, and students, conducting tuberculin screening programs, reviewing medical records, and participating in health education programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive health record on each new student that registers for school.
• Performs routine screenings of vision, hearing, weighing, measuring, and blood pressure.
• Refers students and parents to appropriate practitioners or agencies for follow-up when deviations from the norm are detected.
• Interprets physical examination findings to parents, teachers, and students to motivate them to take an interest in their health.
• Assists parents in contacting professional resources for diagnosis and treatment of physical defects.
• Provides emergency medical care for employees and arranges for care and follow-up at an appropriate emergency room or facility.
• Counsels parents, teachers, and students on medical and health-related information.
• Instructs teachers and other staff on the signs and symptoms of diseases affecting individual students.
• Reviews medical records annually to inform parents and administration about the immunization status of all school students.
• Provides input into health education programs by serving as the health resource person in the school.
• Convenes with representatives of community agencies to address family and community health issues.
• Dispenses medication prescribed by physicians in accordance with current guidelines.
• Serves on various committees within the school as needed.
• Administers prescribed treatments and ensures their implementation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as directed by the Director or designee.

Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligibility for an Emergency license as determined by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.
• A current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a registered nurse.
• Bilingual ability to read, write, and speak English. Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French Creole is a plus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A current New Jersey registered professional nurse license.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a registered nurse.
• Bilingual ability to read, write, and speak English. Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French Creole is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret physical examination findings.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Department of Education policies and procedures.
• Experience in administering medications and providing emergency care.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Benefits

The Newark Board of Education offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $114,750 (plus a $3,000 stipend), ten (10) month employment period, and comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs. Employees also receive paid personal and sick days, vacation days, and other benefits.

Pay

$70,000 - $114,750 (plus $3,000 stipend)

Schedule

Ten (10) month employment period

Union Affiliation

Newark Teachers Association (NTA)