Nurse Jobs in Toms River, 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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2024-2025 Substitute School Nurse

  • Manalapan, NJ (22 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (22 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with the following certifications:School Nurseor SubstituteSchool Nurse Certification (will help apply for substitute certifications) Application Procedure...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Manahawkin, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 135 Position Type: Substitutes/School Nurse Date Posted: 1/1/2022 Location: Stafford Township School District Additional Information: Show/Hide QUALIFICATIONS: ~New Jersey...

School Nurse (Part Time for St Helena in Edison)

  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

: Valid License as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing Required....

Substitute School Nurses

  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Substitute School Nurses JobID: 2525 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 10/22/2024 Location: District Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: until filled   Additional...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Brick, NJ (4 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (4 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 5127 Position Type: STUDENT SERVICES/School Nurse Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: District Wide Closing Date: 05/02/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Vacancy...

Substitute School Nurse

  • West Long Branch, NJ (22 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ (22 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The substitute school nurse will assist in the health office to ensure that the school nurse completes state mandated annual health screens for all students....

Substitute School Nurse

  • Wall, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wall, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

YEAR Substitute School Nurse District Rate: $150 per diem Certifications: Valid NJ Certification: School Nurse or Substitute School Nurse - Required Persons interested in staff openings must apply...

School Nurse - Part Time

  • Freehold, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

  Additional Information: Show/Hide Anticipated Vacancy 2025-2026 Certified School Nurse - Part Time Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Certifications: New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse...

School Nurse - Full Time

  • Freehold, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

  Additional Information: Show/Hide Anticipated Vacancy 2025-2026 Certified School Nurse - Full Time Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Certifications: New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse...

Anticipated Opening: School Nurse

  • Manahawkin, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

ANTICIPATED OPENING: SCHOOL NURSE JobID: 1454 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: District-Wide Date Available: TBD Additional Information: Show/Hide...

School Nurse-St. Catharine School (Part Time)

  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Catharine School for the 2025-26 school year QUALIFICATIONS: Valid License as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing Required....

School Nurse-St Rose Grammar School (Part Time)

  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

-26 school year QUALIFICATIONS: Valid License as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing Required....

School Nurse - ESY

  • Oceanport, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Internal Postings/School Nurse - ESY Date Posted: 2/25/2025 Location: Wolf Hill Elementary School Date Available: 07/07/2025 Closing Date: 03/11/2025   ...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Toms River, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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%