Nurse Jobs in Scotch Plains, 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 - RN

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care has partnered with a school district to hire a school nurse to work in Brooklyn, New York....

1:1 School Nurse - Registered Nurse

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Were currently hiring in New York, New York to support a district in need of a Registered Nurse to work on a one-to-one basis with a student. 1:1 School Classroom Nurse Contract Details: $62-$62.50...

Registered Nurse - Medically Complex One to One School Nurse

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Were currently hiring in Brooklyn, New York to support a district in need of a Registered Nurse to work on a one-to-one basis with a student. 1:1 School Classroom Nurse Contract Details: $62-$62.50...

School Nurse

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 16 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....

On call School Nurse

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 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 (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 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....

School Nurse- Part Time

  • Hoboken, NJ (19 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (19 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Company Overview School Nurse- Part Time Hours Hoboken, NJ- All Saints Episcopal & Tessa International School Hours: 10-12 hours a week; flexible days and hours At Catapult Learning, we provide educational...

One (1) Part Time School Nurse/Registered Nurse (0.6 FTE)

  • Hibernia, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hibernia, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Maintain up-to-date health records both paper and electronic on all students; maintain separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensure their confidentiality...

Certified School Nurse (CSN) Position near Bloomfield, New Jersey

  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract Soliant has an opening for a contracted Certified School Nurse (CSN) Position near Bloomfield, New Jersey area. This is a Permanent-Hire position....

School Nurse Needed! $50 Per Hour!

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

*Must Have School Nursing or Pediatrics Experience* Minimum Requirements: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state ofemployment Bachelor’s Degree, preferred School Nurse Certification...

School Nurse (RN) Job South Plainfield, NJ Elementary Full-Time Onsite

  • South Plainfield, NJ (5 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (5 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

NJ Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite Schedule: MondayFriday | Full-time hours | Beginning October 2025 Through End of Maternity Leave Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse...

School Nurse (RN) Job Dunellen, NJ Elementary Full-Time Onsite

  • Dunellen, NJ (6 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dunellen, NJ (6 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

NJ Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite Schedule: MondayFriday | Full-time hours | Beginning October 2025 Through End of Maternity Leave Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse...

School Nurse (RN) Job Middlesex, NJ Elementary Full-Time Onsite

  • Middlesex, NJ (8 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (8 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Middlesex, NJ Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite Schedule: MondayFriday | Full-time hours | Beginning October 2025 Through End of Maternity Leave Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse...

School Nurse (RN) Job Edison, NJ Elementary Full-Time Onsite

  • Edison, NJ (8 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (8 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite Schedule: MondayFriday | Full-time hours | Beginning October 2025 Through End of Maternity Leave Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse...

Anticipated Registered/Certified School Nurse

  • Matawan, NJ (16 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (16 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Registered/Certified School Nurse for 2025/2026 school year Effective 9/1/25 Salary per collective bargaining agreement, range $50,759 - $109,432 depending upon degree and experience....

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Scotch Plains, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Scotch Plains, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.6%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Doctorate Degree
10.3%
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 Scotch Plains, 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%