School Nurse - Bilingual
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Nurse within the Office of Health Services. An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by the New Jersey Department of Education is required. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, current New Jersey registered professional nurse license, and a minimum of five years successful experience as a registered nurse are preferred. Bilingual and able to read, write and speak English. Spanish/Portuguese/French Creole is a plus.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develops a comprehensive health record on each new student that registers for school including an appropriate health history.
- Performs routine screenings of vision and hearing, weighing and measuring, and blood pressure and visual dental check.
- Interprets the findings of the physical examination to parents, teacher and child to motivate the student to take an interest and develop a responsibility for his own health.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provides input into health education programs by being the health resource person in the school.
- 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.
- Dispenses medication prescribed by a physician in keeping with the current guidelines set forth by the Medical Director.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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)
In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.