Nurse Jobs in Ridgewood, 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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Pediatric School Nurse (RN) - SIGN ON BONUS!

  • Jersey City, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Career advancement Nurse Referral bonus Training opportunities Respiratory therapists on staff to provide training and mentorship Scholarship program Responsibilities of Registered Nurses (RN) Providing...

School Nurse (RN) - SIGN ON BONUS!

  • Paterson, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Career advancement Nurse Referral bonus Training opportunities Respiratory therapists on staff to provide training and mentorship Scholarship program Responsibilities of Registered Nurses (RN) Providing...

School Nurse

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • moments 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 (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 45+ days 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....

Registered School Nurse

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 45+ days 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....

Per Diem Substitute School Nurse (RN Required)

  • Wayne, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

RN LICENSE - AED/CPR Certified Applicant will need to obtain a substitute nurse certification....

School Nurse - 8-12 Campus - 25/26 School Year Openings

  • Paterson, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (5 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Valid NJ School Nurse Certification Required.Please visit our website at www.pcsst.org. You will find an employment tab at the top of the page. Please click on that tab....

School Nurse (LPN)

  • North Tarrytown, NY (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Tarrytown, NY (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Start Date: 2022-10-08T00:00:00 End Date: 2022-10-07T00:00:00 Description: School Nurse(Must be a Licensed Professional Nurse) Effective: October 8, 2022 Hours: 35 hours per week/10 months per a year...

School Nurse (RN)

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

screening examinations of students and employees; Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees; Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities; Assists at school immunization...

Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract We are currently hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a school-based position near Canarsie, NY, with a tentative start date in late July or early August....

School Nurse

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

In addition, the nurse will communicate as needed with families, administrative staff, school counselors, athletic trainers, and fellow school nurses....

Elementary School Nurse

  • Fort Lee, NJ (11 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (11 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NURSE Fort Lee School #1 Description: Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse for Elementary School #1 Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Current Registered Nurse License Must...

School Nurse (RN) All Boroughs

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Position: 311098 Job Description School Nurse (RN) All Boroughs We are in need of School Nurses in all 5 boroughs, full time and per diem....

School Nurse (RN)

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

School Nurse (RN) Brief Details: Full-time and part-time hours available Monday thru Friday work week; daytime hours Excellent, weekly pay Benefits available School Nurse (RN) Requirements: Must have...

School Nurses District Wide

  • Roselle, NJ (24 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Roselle, NJ (24 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

of Education Job Summary: This position is a School Nurse for the Roselle Board of Education Qualifications: Appropriate NJDOE School Nurse Certification....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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%