Nurse Jobs in East Hanover, 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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On call School Nurse

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Are you interested in working as an on-call, school nurse with students in public, private, parochial, elementary, and high schools? We have openings at schools in all 5 boroughs....

Registered School Nurse

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Are you interested in working as a school nurse with students in public, private, parochial, elementary, and high schools? We have openings at schools in all 5 boroughs....

Pediatric School Nurse (RN) - SIGN ON BONUS!

  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Career advancement Nurse Referral bonus Training opportunities Respiratory therapists on staff to provide training and mentorship Scholarship program Responsibilities of Registered Nurses (RN) Providing...

Registered Nurse School Setting - Brooklyn, NY

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract A Registered Nurse (RN) position is open for the upcoming school year in the Brooklyn, NY area, supporting two elementary schools across nearby communities...

School Nurse (RN) All Boroughs

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Position: 311098 Job Description School Nurse (RN) All Boroughs We are in need of School Nurses in all 5 boroughs, full time and per diem....

School Nurse (RN)

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

School Nurse (RN) Brief Details: Full-time and part-time hours available Monday thru Friday work week; daytime hours Excellent, weekly pay Benefits available School Nurse (RN) Requirements: Must have...

School Nurses District Wide

  • Roselle, NJ (13 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Roselle, NJ (13 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

of Education Job Summary: This position is a School Nurse for the Roselle Board of Education Qualifications: Appropriate NJDOE School Nurse Certification....

Per Diem School Nurse (RN/LPN)

  • Bridgewater, NJ (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Have one year of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Possess an active CPR card....

School Nurse - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract School Nurse - Split-Site Position | 2025-2026 School Year We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support two elementary schools within the same...

School Nurse

  • Paterson, NJ (11 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Paterson, NJ (11 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ. CPR and First Aid certification required; School Nurse Certification preferred....

Substitute School Nurse

  • Gillette, NJ (10 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gillette, NJ (10 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 182 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Nurse Date Posted: 9/11/2024 Location: District   Additional Information: Show/Hide Substitute School Nurse The Long Hill...

Registered Nurse - School

  • Peapack, NJ (16 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ (16 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Registered Nurse - School EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

School Nurse

  • Union, NJ (10 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union, NJ (10 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

- 2026 School Year The Township of Union Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and qualified School Nurse REQUIRED: NJ DOE School Nurse Certification or: Candidates for Emergency School...

Substitute Certified School Nurse

  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Substitute Certified School Nurse JobID: 12973 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute School Nurse Date Posted: 7/8/2025 Location: District Date Available: 2025-2026 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional...

School Nurse (RN) - Newark

  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Please note: Candidates must hold a current New Jersey School Nurse Certification or meet the eligibility requirements for a standard or emergency school nurse certificate....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in East Hanover, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, 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%