Nurse Jobs in Hillside, 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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School Nurse

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 6 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....

Registered School Nurse

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 6 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....

On call School Nurse

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 6 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....

ESY School Nurse

  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (15 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (15 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Type: Athletics / Activities / Advisors/Summer Programs Date Posted: 5/6/2025 Location: District Date Available: 06/23/2025 Closing Date: 05/10/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide School Nurse...

Full Time Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse near Fort Lee, NJ

  • Fort Lee, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Nurse or Certified School Nurse that’s able to start immediately....

School Nurse Contract Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse near Bridgewater, NJ

  • Bridgewater, NJ (21 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (21 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse Contract Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse near Bridgewater, NJ Sunbelt has a contract opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse with guaranteed hours for the 23/24 School Year....

Full-Time Registered Nurse School Nurse Contract near Lodi, NJ

  • Lodi, NJ (14 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lodi, NJ (14 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Sunbelt Staffing is currently hiring registered nurses in the Lodi, NJ area to provide 1 on 1 care to a patient while they are at school....

School Nurse (LPN) Part Time Lincroft, NJ

  • Lincroft, NJ (24 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincroft, NJ (24 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Full-Time Registered Nurse School Nurse Contract near Fair Lawn, NJ

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Sunbelt Staffing is currently hiring registered nurses in the Fair Lawn, NJ area to provide 1 on 1 care to a patient while they are at school....

Pediatric Registered Nurse Health Room School Nurse Opening Hackensack, NJ

  • Hackensack, NJ (16 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (16 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide medical services in a school-based setting....

Per Diem Registered Nurse - School Nurse Contract Middlesex, NJ

  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Substitute School Nurse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of students and staff in the absence of the regular school nurse....

Full Time Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse near Teaneck, NJ

  • Teaneck, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Nurse or Certified School Nurse that’s able to start immediately....

School Nurse Contract Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse near Middlesex, NJ

  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse Contract Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse near Middlesex, NJ Sunbelt has a contract opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse with guaranteed hours for the 23/24 School Year....

SCHOOL NURSE Full-Time Ridgefield, NJ

  • Ridgefield, NJ (14 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridgefield, NJ (14 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

A school near Ridgefield, NJ is looking for a registered nurse with their certified school nurse license to work full time (35 hrs)....

School Nurse Contract Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse near Manville, NJ

  • Manville, NJ (21 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manville, NJ (21 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse Contract Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse near Manville, NJ Sunbelt has a contract opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse with guaranteed hours for the 23/24 School Year....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Hillside, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Hillside, 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 Hillside, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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