Substitute School Nurse (PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW)

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING TO BE A SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE:

1. Apply online for a NJ substitute school nurse certificate at NJ Educator Certification.
2. Select Credential and choose School Nurse Substitute.
3. Upload Criminal History Clearance (fingerprint approval from the Department of Education).
4. Upload unofficial college/university transcripts.
5. Upload New Jersey RN license.
6. Complete and submit NJ Fingerprint Background Check form.

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT WITH THE STATE APPLICATION, CALL 609-292-2070 OR EMAIL GeneralCertQuestionsNJEdCert@doe.nj.gov.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST ALSO COMPLETE THIS DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE APPLICATION AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• PDF of unofficial college/university transcripts uploaded to the district application.
• If currently holding a valid NJ school nurse certificate or substitute nurse certificate, upload a PDF copy of your certificate and tracking/certificate number.
• PDF of New Jersey RN license uploaded to your application.
• NJ Fingerprint Background Check form upon submission of the district application.

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS PROCESS ON YOUR OWN. Upon reference responses and application completeness, you will be contacted for an interview.

All substitute nursing candidates are required to have a Mantoux (TB) test performed by a medical provider of their choice.

YOUR ONLINE TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO BEING ACTIVATED TO BEGIN ACCEPTING SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS.