Nurse Jobs in Lake Hopatcong, 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

  • Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse JobID: 1995 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 7/4/2025 Location: White Rock School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/16/2025   Additional...

Registered Nurse School Setting - Orange, NJ

  • Orange, NJ (22 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (22 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 (10 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (10 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 3 days 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

  • Nutley, NJ (24 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nutley, NJ (24 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

NJ Certified School Nurse Opening 25/26 School Year - Springfield, NJ

  • Springfield, NJ (23 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (23 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing has School Nurse positions open for the 25/26 school year. This position is a w-2 contract position and is full-time for the full school year....

One (1) Part Time School Nurse/Registered Nurse (0.6 FTE)

  • Hibernia, NJ (4 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hibernia, NJ (4 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

One (1) Part Time School Nurse/Registered Nurse (0.6 FTE) JobID: 1660 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/18/2025 Location: Katharine D....

Substitute School Nurse or Registered Nurse

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (24 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (24 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Substitute School Nurse or Registered Nurse Qualifications: NJ Certificate: School Nurse or Registered Nurse license with Substitute School Nurse (non-instructional) credential Hold valid CPR/AED Certificates...

Elementary School Nurse

  • Oakland, NJ (18 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (18 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Anticipated Opening 2025-2026 Tenure Track ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NURSE Requirements: NJ School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain an Emergency School Nurse Certification and complete required...

School Nurse

  • Hopatcong, NJ (4 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hopatcong, NJ (4 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link. $69,560 - $109,510

(ESY) Extended School Year School Nurse, 6/23/25-7/25/25, 8:00-1:30pm

  • Kinnelon, NJ (10 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Kinnelon, NJ (10 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Pearl R. Miller Middle School Date Available: 6/23/25   ...

School Nurse

  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Pleasant Elementary School Requirements: NJ School Nurse Certificate preferred or RN License with Substitute School Nurse Certificate (candidate is encouraged to enroll in an approved School Nurse program...

School Nurse Paradise Knoll School 2025-2026 School Year

  • West Milford, NJ (12 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • West Milford, NJ (12 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

SCHOOL NURSE - PARADISE KNOLL SCHOOL 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR RESPONSIBILITIES: *Provide nursing services in accordance with school nursing certificate....

School Nurse

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (22 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (22 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

An applicable Registered Nurse (RN) state license....

School Nurse

  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

for students with physical and emotional disabilities, ensuring that appropriate accommodations are made in accordance with Federal law. + Maintain accurate medical records, including updates of all immunizations...

School Nurse - Leave Replacement

  • East Hanover, NJ (15 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (15 miles from Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

School Nurse Certificate Duties: Per the attached job description....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Lake Hopatcong, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Lake Hopatcong, 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 Lake Hopatcong, 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%