Nurse Jobs in Matawan, 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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Substitute School Nurse

  • Old Bridge, NJ (4 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (4 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 hours 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)....

Long-Term Substitute School Nurse

  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Preferred: Prior experience as a school nurse or pediatric nurse. Knowledge of school health policies and procedures. Position Details Daily Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m....

Substitute School Nurse (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Long Branch, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 5 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....

Subsitute School Nurse

  • Cranbury, NJ (15 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (15 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Order Number: DE9938313 Job Title: Subsitute School Nurse Company: Industrial Staffing Services Inc dba Equiliem Location: Cranbury, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None...

Registered Nurse School Setting in South River, NJ

  • South River, NJ (6 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • South River, NJ (6 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

A registered nurse with expertise in school nursing is needed to support elementary students in South River, NJ....

School Nurses

  • Neptune, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

School Nurses Qualifications School Nurse Certification required BLS/CPR Certification Knowledge, background/experience in nursing duties/responsibilities Must meet highly qualified standards Pediatrics...

School Nurse Leave Replacement

  • Metuchen, NJ (10 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (10 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 8/14/2025 Location: Moss Elementary School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Moss Elementary School Nurse Leave Replacement...

Substitute School Nurses

  • Freehold, NJ (12 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (12 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Substitute School Nurses JobID: 3271 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Nurse Date Posted: 8/13/2025 Location: Freehold Township School District Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Ongoing   Additional...

RN School Nurse - (Staten Island, NYC)

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified nurse to work with schools throughout New York State!...

School Nurse, Kohler

  • Mountainside, NJ (19 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountainside, NJ (19 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities: 1.The Kohler School nurse will operate within personal license constraints in strict accordance with approved American Nurses Association Standards of School...

Anticipated Registered/Certified School Nurse

  • Matawan, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Anticipated Registered/Certified School Nurse Employer Old Bridge Township Schools Location Matawan, NJ, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Old Bridge Township Schools Location Matawan, NJ, US...

1:1 School Nurse (RN)

  • Somerville, NJ (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

compassionate Registered Nurse to provide 1:1 support for a student in Somerville, NJ for the 20252026 school year....

Substitute School Nurse

  • Brielle, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Brielle, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

2025-2026 school year Standard School Nurse certificate or Substitute School Nurse certificate required Qualified applicants please send letter of interest, resume, and copy of certification to: ......

Registered Nurse School Setting - South Amboy, NJ

  • South Amboy, NJ (3 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • South Amboy, NJ (3 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract A rewarding opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in school nursing within an elementary school setting....

Certified School Nurse - FHS

  • Somerset, NJ (15 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (15 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL Appropriate Certification Required Spanish speaking a plus...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Matawan, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Matawan, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.6%
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 Matawan, 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%