Registered Nurse (RN) - School RN
North Plainfield School District
North Plainfield, NJ

School Nurse (anticipated for 2024-25)

We are looking for a Certified school nurse to join our team, to work alongside our current school nurse. Your primary responsibility will be to provide health services to students when they are at school. For example, you'll treat injuries and and mild to acute sicknesses, or support students with chronic illnesses. You'll also help with preventive care by educating students on how to avoid communicable diseases and having proper hygiene. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with children, their parents or guardians, and teachers. If you meet these requirements, and you also have a genuine interest in improving children's lives, we'd like to hear from you. Responsibilities * Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness * Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities * Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene EOE/AA