Nurse Jobs in Jackson, 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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2025-2026 Substitute School Nurse

  • Bayville, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bayville, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

2025-2026 Substitute School Nurse JobID: 853 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute School Nurse Date Posted: 7/3/2025 Location: District-Wide Date Available: ASAP   Additional Information: Show...

2025-2026 Substitute School Nurse

  • Wall, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wall, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Substitute School Nurse Per Diem Certifications: Valid NJ Certification: School Nurse or Substitute School Nurse - Required Rate: $200.00 per day, no health benefits Persons interested...

School Nurse

  • Trenton, NJ (21 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (21 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 7/3/2025 Location: Hedgepeth/Williams Intermediate School Closing Date: 07/13/2025    Attachment(s): School Nurse.pdf...

BCAHS Full Time Certified School Nurse

  • Westampton, NJ (23 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westampton, NJ (23 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Certified School Nurse to join our team full-time at the Burlington County Alternative School, serving students in grades 7-12....

Substitute School Nurse

  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 4 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)....

ANTICIPATED - Long Term Substitute - School Nurse

  • Englishtown, NJ (12 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englishtown, NJ (12 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

a New Jersey School Nurse certificate or New Jersey School Nurse non-instructional certificate....

School Nurse

  • Brick, NJ (13 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (13 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

School Nurse JobID: 5261 Position Type: STUDENT SERVICES/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: To Be Determined Closing Date: 07/07/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Anticipated...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Brick, NJ (13 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (13 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

for the 2025-2026 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...

School Nurse

  • Jamesburg, NJ (16 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Jamesburg, NJ (16 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

School Nurse JobID: 2573 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/19/2025 Location: Grace M....

ANTICIPATED - School Nurse

  • Englishtown, NJ (12 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Englishtown, NJ (12 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

New Jersey School Nurse certificate or New Jersey School Nurse non-instructional certificate....

Sub School Nurse

  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 20 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)....

2025-2026 Substitute School Nurse

  • Manalapan, NJ (12 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (12 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

with the following qualifications: Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with the following certifications: School Nurseor SubstituteSchool Nurse Certification(will help apply for substitute certifications...

School Nurse

  • Hamilton, NJ (21 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (21 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: SCHOOL NURSE/ School Nurse -District Wide Date Posted: 6/6/2025 Location: District Wide Closing Date: 06/20/2025    Requirements: New Jersey School Nurse Certification or be able...

Registered Nurse (RN) as a School Nurse

  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Towne School Nurses is seeking a motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide first aid and medical care to elementary-age students in a non-public school setting located in Lakewood, NJ....

Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse assistant

  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Towne School Nurses is seeking a motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to assist the school nurse in providing first aid and medical care to elementary-age students in a non-public school setting...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Jackson, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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%