Nurse Jobs in Lakewood, 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.

1-15 of 23 Jobs

School Nurse

  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Vacancy for the 2025-2026 School Year School Nurse REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree New Jersey School Nurse Certification...

Sub School Nurse

  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Substitutes Nurses are essential in ensuring students continue to learn and grow every day. A Substitute School Nurse may also be referred to as Registered Nurse (RN)....

Substitute School Nurse

  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

for the 2024-2025 School Year Substitute School Nurses REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Registered Nurse with a NJ School Nurse Certificate or a Substitute School Nurse Certificate School Experience Preferred...

Certified School Nurse (CSN)

  • Barnegat, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Barnegat, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse ready to make a lasting impact? The Stepping Stones Group is looking for YOU to join our team in Barnegat, NJ!...

School Nurse

  • Long Branch, NJ (18 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (18 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Maintains up-to-date health records on all students, maintains separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensures their confidentiality....

School Nurse (LPN) Part Time Freehold, NJ

  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Inflation getting you down, having you fight with your bills. Or you’re retired and starting to get bored. Well Sunbelt Staffing may be the answer to your problems. I’m currently looking for an...

School Nurse (LPN) Part Time Lincroft, NJ

  • Lincroft, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincroft, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Inflation getting you down, having you fight with your bills. Or you’re retired and starting to get bored. Well Sunbelt Staffing may be the answer to your problems. I’m currently looking for an...

School Nurse (RN) Part Time Freehold, NJ

  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Inflation getting you down, having you fight with your bills. Or you’re retired and starting to get bored. Well Sunbelt Staffing may be the answer to your problems. I’m currently looking for an RN...

School Nurse (LPN) Part Time Holmdel, NJ

  • Holmdel, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Inflation getting you down, having you fight with your bills. Or you’re retired and starting to get bored. Well Sunbelt Staffing may be the answer to your problems. I’m currently looking for an...

Long Term Substitute LPN School Nurse Fulltime Licensed Practical Nurse Contract Ocean Twp, NJ

  • Ocean Twp, NJ (16 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocean Twp, NJ (16 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is actively hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at school near the Ocean Twp, NJ area for the remainder of the school year....

School Nurse (RN) Part Time Lincroft, NJ

  • Lincroft, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincroft, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Inflation getting you down, having you fight with your bills. Or you’re retired and starting to get bored. Well Sunbelt Staffing may be the answer to your problems. I’m currently looking for an RN...

School Nurse (RN) Part Time Holmdel, NJ

  • Holmdel, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Inflation getting you down, having you fight with your bills. Or you’re retired and starting to get bored. Well Sunbelt Staffing may be the answer to your problems. I’m currently looking for an RN...

Substitute School Nurses

  • Asbury Park, NJ (14 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (14 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Substitute School Nurses JobID: 2525 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 10/22/2024 Location: District Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: until filled   Additional...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Little Silver, NJ (20 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Little Silver, NJ (20 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

School SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE Requirments: Must be Registered Nurse with a NJ School Nurse Certificate or a Substitute School Nurse Certificate CPR training certificate School Experience Preferred...

Substitute School Nurse

  • West Long Branch, NJ (17 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ (17 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

The substitute school nurse will assist in the health office to ensure that the school nurse completes state mandated annual health screens for all students....

Demographic Data for Lakewood, NJ

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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%