Nurse Jobs in Raritan, 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 (20 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 hour 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 (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Englishtown, NJ (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Certified School Nurse - District -2025-2026

  • Edison, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

RN School Nurse for ESY

  • Matawan, NJ (22 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (22 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 3 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 Tenure Track

  • Cranford, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 5 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 - Springfield, NJ

  • Springfield, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 8 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 (8 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (8 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 9 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...

School Nurse

  • Jamesburg, NJ (20 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jamesburg, NJ (20 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 9 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 (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Englishtown, NJ (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

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

School Nurse

  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

School Nurse JobID: 273 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/16/2025 Location: Port Colden School Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Additional Information...

School Nurse

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

School Nurse JobID: 3613 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/16/2025 Location: Woodbridge Township School District Closing Date: until filled Description: Salary range...

School Nurse

  • Plainfield, NJ (11 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (11 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Provide health assessments, first aid, emergency care, and illness management to students and staff Maintain accurate, confidential health records in accordance with state and federal guidelines Conduct immunization...

Sub School Nurse

  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 15 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)....

Registered Nurse/School Nurse

  • Bridgewater, NJ (1 mile from Raritan, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (1 mile from Raritan, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

FT or PT, 10 month position, special education, alternative, and therapeutic settings for grades K-12+, NJ Registered Nurse certification required....

School Nurse

  • West Orange, NJ (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 19 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...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Raritan, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Raritan, 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 Raritan, 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%