Registered Nurse School Setting in Elizabeth, NJ
27 days ago
Elizabeth
Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. A healthcare-focused opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in school nursing. This contract position is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, providing essential nursing services within an educational setting. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to students, addressing health concerns and managing chronic conditions, • Conduct health assessments and screenings to monitor student well-being, • Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans to support student needs, • Provide health education and counseling to students, staff, and families, • Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with school health policies, • Collaborate with educators and administrators to promote a safe and healthy school environment, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with current certification and credentials, • Proven experience in school nursing or pediatric nursing preferred, • Strong knowledge of child and adolescent health, including common medical conditions and emergencies in schools, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, families, and school staff, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple healthcare responsibilities within a school context, • Familiarity with healthcare regulations and documentation requirements in educational settings Qualified candidates interested in supporting the health needs of school-aged children are encouraged to apply now to take on this impactful role. Compensation for this position ranges from $32.70 to $52.70. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.