Nurse Jobs in Plainfield, 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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Registered Nurse School 2025-2026 SY

  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

: 1 year of verifiable, professional experience as RN - School Nurse within the last 3 years (may include residency or clinical practicum) Valid RN - School Nurse credential/license or in process in...

Registered Nurse (RN) for School Nurse & Bus Rides

  • Edison, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Interim HealthCare is currently seeking compassionate per diem Registered Nurses (RN's) to work with special needs children in a 1:1 capacity during their transportation to school on the school bus...

School Nurse-District RN

  • Branchburg, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Brook School Dates: September 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Tenure Accrual for School Nurse No tenure accrual for District Registered Nurse Job Description: School Nurse, District Registered Nurse School...

School Nurse

  • Kearny, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kearny, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

be eligible for NJDOE School Nurse certification (Endorsement Code: 3010) Registered Nurses who are willing to obtain the NJDOE School Nurse certification are invited to apply REMUNERATION: The salary...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Old Bridge, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 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 (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Englishtown, NJ (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Certified School Nurse - District -2025-2026

  • Edison, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS New Jersey School Nurse Certificate CPR/AED Certification Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey Such other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal...

Certified School Nurse

  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

THE ROLE LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional Certified School Nurse to join our mission-driven community....

RN School Nurse for ESY

  • Matawan, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (16 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Are you a RN Registered Nurse or LPN Licensed Practical Nurse with passion, dedication, and love for pediatric nursing? Come shine with us!...

School Nurse - Replacement

  • Leonardo, NJ (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Leonardo, NJ (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Nurse - Replacement Position available: 8/27/2025-6/30/2026 Qualifications: NJ School Nurse certificate required Bachelor's Degree required Registered Nurse certification required Terms of Employment...

Registered Nurse School Setting - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

A part-time Registered Nurse (RN) position is available to support the health and wellness needs of K-12 students in a Brooklyn, NY school setting....

School Nurse Tenure Track

  • Cranford, NJ (6 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (6 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Requirements: State of NJ Department of Education School Nurse Standard Certificate, Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practices and emergency procedures....

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

  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 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....

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

  • Springfield, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 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....

School Nurse S - East Mountain School - P/T without Benefits Days

  • Belle Mead, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Certification or Certificate of Eligibility, Emergency Certification for School Nurse or Substitute School Nurse + AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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%