Nurse Jobs in Whippany, NJ

A School Nurse plays a vital role in the school administration industry by promoting health education among students and managing health conditions within the school environment. This includes conducting health screenings, offering health counseling, administering medications to students, and managing emergency situations. They also play an integral role in creating and implementing school health policies, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, substance abuse, and infectious diseases. Additionally, school nurses are responsible for handling health records of students and ensuring that any health information is accurately documented and kept confidential.

Important skills for a School Nurse include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, decision-making skills, patience, and empathy. They should also have a comprehensive knowledge of child health and development, school health services, public health systems, and community health resources. To become a school nurse, one typically needs to be a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also need to obtain a certification in school nursing. Some roles a person may have before becoming a School Nurse might include working as a Staff Nurse in a pediatric setting, a Public Health Nurse, or a Pediatric Nurse in a hospital.

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Registered Nurse School ESY

  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as RN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid RN - School Nurse credential/license or in process in...

Registered Nurse School 2025-2026 SY

  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as RN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid RN - School Nurse credential/license or in process in...

Registered Nurse School Setting - Orange, NJ

  • Orange, NJ (10 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Orange, NJ (10 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

A contract opportunity is available for a skilled Registered Nurse to provide school nursing services for students in grades K-12....

School Nurse, fte Grades K-5

  • Flanders, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Flanders, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 7/3/2025 Location: Tinc Road Elementary School Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: Until filled    School Nurse, fte Grades...

School Nurse - Part Time

  • Fort Lee, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Current Registered Nurse License Must hold a NJ DOE School Nurse Certification or be able to obtain Emergency School Nurse Certification Must hold a current CPR-AED Certification Experience working...

School Nurse

  • Nutley, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Nutley, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing....

School Nurse

  • Plainfield, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Qualifications: New Jersey School Nurse Certification Current License as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey Knowledge of school health nursing practices Salary Guide: $69,350.00 - $105,100.00 Benefits...

Registered Nurse (RN) for School Nurse & Bus Rides

  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Interim HealthCare is currently seeking compassionate per diem Registered Nurses (RN's) to work with special needs children in a 1:1 capacity during their transportation to school on the school bus...

School Nurse

  • Kearny, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

be eligible for NJDOE School Nurse certification (Endorsement Code: 3010) Registered Nurses who are willing to obtain the NJDOE School Nurse certification are invited to apply REMUNERATION: The salary...

Certified School Nurse - District -2025-2026

  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS New Jersey School Nurse Certificate CPR/AED Certification Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey Such other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal...

School Nurse Substitutes

  • Saddle Brook, NJ (17 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (17 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

School Nurse Substitutes JobID: 582 Position Type: Substitute/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Saddle Brook School District Date Available: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 08/01/2025 Additional...

Certified School Nurse

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

THE ROLE LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional Certified School Nurse to join our mission-driven community....

RN School Nurse for ESY

  • Hawthorne, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Are you a RN Registered Nurse or LPN Licensed Practical Nurse with passion, dedication, and love for pediatric nursing? Come shine with us!...

Registered Nurse School Setting - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

A part-time Registered Nurse (RN) position is available to support the health and wellness needs of K-12 students in a Brooklyn, NY school setting....

School Nurse Tenure Track

  • Cranford, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Requirements: State of NJ Department of Education School Nurse Standard Certificate, Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practices and emergency procedures....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Whippany, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Whippany, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Doctorate Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurses in Whippany, NJ
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%