Nurse Jobs in Oakland, 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 (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

School Nurse, FT, Tenure Track, 10 months

  • Kinnelon, NJ (7 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kinnelon, NJ (7 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/2/2025 Location: Pearl R. Miller Middle School Date Available: 08/25/2025   ...

School Nurse

  • Guttenberg, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Guttenberg, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Klein   Additional Information: Show/Hide School Nurse - 10 month (NJ School Nurse Certification Preferred) School Nurse Certification a plus or willing to register for school nurse certification...

School Nurse (RN) All Boroughs

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position: 224279 Job Description School Nurse (RN) All Boroughs We are in need of School Nurses in all 5 boroughs, full time and per diem....

Elementary School School Nurse

  • Palisades Park, NJ (17 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palisades Park, NJ (17 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

School Nurse Needed Near Harrison NJ

  • Harrison, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrison, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Soliant has partnered with a school district to fill a vacant position for a LPN/LVN the upcoming school year in Harrison, NJ Description of Position: - Full Time - Trach, Vent, G -Tube, & Seizure...

School Nurse Practitioner - Grades K-12

  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

education programs and initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles, preventive care and student wellness.Conduct physical examinations for students in need of an annual physicalAdminister and oversee immunization...

School Nurse

  • Madison, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 4/30/2025 Location: Kings Road School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 05/30/2025    Position: School Nurse Qualifications...

Certified Middle School Nurse

  • Millburn, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Millburn, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

: Show/Hide 2025/2026 SY Certified School Nurse Full-Time, Ten (10) Month, Tenure -Track Position Location: Millburn Middle School Start Date: August 27, 2025 Apply on line only at www.applitrack.com...

School Nurse

  • Maplewood, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Maplewood, NJ (20 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED New Jersey Certified School Nurse (C.S.N.) certificate required. Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice....

Anticipated School Nurse

  • Oakland, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 4/25/2025 Location: Indian Hills High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 06/01/2025   Description: NJ School Nurse...

School Nurse (RN), MOVE

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Compensation & Benefits Step 1 ($44,918/yr) - Step 8 ($58,666/yr) CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement ( Certifications/Qualifications Current NYS Registered Nurse license and CPR/AED certification...

School Nurse Middle School - Tenure Track (2025-26)

  • Montville, NJ (10 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (10 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 4/25/2025 Location: Robert R....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Oakland, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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%