School Nurse
Company: Newark Board of Education
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN
RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER
LEÓN, DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT School Nurse Office of Health
Services (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education
approval) Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/npsnj/onlineapp/
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to
apply for the position of School Nurse within the Office of Health
Services. Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Current RN License.
Preferred Minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a
registered nurse. Preferred Possession of a NJ School Nurse
Certificate but must minimally possess a Non-Instructional School
Nursing Certificate with enrollment in a program to obtain the
Instructional Certificate. Possession of a valid NJ Driver’s
License, only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
position. Bilingual and able to read, write and speak English.
Spanish/ Portuguese/ French Creole is a plus Note: The examples of
work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A
particular position using this title may not be performed all
duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed. Responsibilities 1.
Develops a comprehensive health record on each new student that
registers for school including an appropriate health history. The
information contained therein includes identification data,
pre-natal, neo-natal and early development history; disease
experiences; social and family history of parents and siblings;
immunization data in accordance with the requirements of the State
of New Jersey; and notes and advice or referrals discussed with the
parent/guardian. 2. Performs routine screenings of vision and
hearing, weighing and measuring, and blood pressure and visual
dental check. When deviation from the norm is detected, the
certified school nurse is responsible for referring the student and
parent to the appropriate practitioner or agency for follow-up, and
documenting such activities. 3. Interprets the findings of the
physical examination to parents, teacher and child (on his level)
to motivate the student to take an interest and develop a
responsibility for his own health. Where physical defects are
detected, assists the parent in contacting the available
professional resources for diagnosis and treatment. 4. Provides
emergency medical care for all employees and arranges for care and
follow-up at an appropriate emergency room or at the facility
designated by the district. 5. Counsels parents, teachers and
students concerning medical and health related information.
Instructs teaches and other staff regarding ‘the signs and symptoms
of diseases of individual students that would indicate that they
need immediate health services. 6. Conducts tuberculin screening
programs on staff and students as mandated by the New Jersey State
Department of Health and Education. 7. Reviews every medical record
annually to provide information to parents and administration
concerning the immunization status of all school students as is
required by law. 8. Provide input into health education programs by
being the health resource person in the school. The certified
school nurse may actively participate in the health and in-service
educational instruction for students and their parents. 9. Informs
and interprets for the child study team all medical and or other
findings on the NPS children that will enable them to better
understand the child in order that he may be properly placed and
attain a level of achievement consistent with his abilities. 10.
Assists in planning and maintaining a safe and healthful school
environment. 11. Confers with representatives of community agencies
in matters pertaining to family and community health. 12. Dispenses
medication prescribed by a physician in keeping with the current
guidelines set forth by the Medical Director. Provides nursing care
as deemed necessary by the child’s health condition. 13. Serves on
various committees within the school as is deemed necessary. 14.
Administers prescribed treatments and ensures that prescribed
measures are carried out. 15. May be requested to fulfill any
nursing function within the scope and practice of the New Jersey
Nurse Practice Act. 16. Performs related duties as assigned. 17.
Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of
employment as assigned by the Director or designee. Reports To
Executive Director of Health Services Salary, Terms & Affiliation
Salary Range $47,175 - $106,010 Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers
Association (NTA) Employment Period: Ten months How To Apply Newark
Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. Apply to
full application through Frontline:
https://www.applitrack.com/npsnj/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=422
& posFirstChoice=Instructional%20
-%20Other%20Titles&posSpecialty=Nurse Open and Close Dates
OPENING DATE: 7/20/2023 CLOSING DATE: Until filled Equal Employment
Opportunity THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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