School Nurse 25-26 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools • Full-time • Newark, New Jersey, US • 1w ago

Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/NurseDate Posted:
3/6/2025Location:
Health Services - 411

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)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Nurse within the Office of Health Services.

Qualifications and Requirements

An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
Preferred Minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a registered nurse.
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.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conducts tuberculin screening programs on staff and students as mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Education.
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.
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.
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.
Assists in planning and maintaining a safe and healthful school environment.
Confers with representatives of community agencies in matters pertaining to family and community health.
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.
Serves on various committees within the school as is deemed necessary.
Administers prescribed treatments and ensures that prescribed measures are carried out.
May be requested to fulfill any nursing function within the scope and practice of the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

Annual Salary: $67,000-$111,625 for 2025-2026 SY (plus $3,000 stipend)
Employment Period: Ten (10) months
Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Association (NTA)

How To Apply
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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