Nurse Jobs in Trenton, 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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Certified School Nurse

  • Hainesport, NJ (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hainesport, NJ (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Certified School Nurse Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Mary A....

2025-2026 Substitute School Nurse

  • Manalapan, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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

School Nurse (Per Diem) - Multiple positions available

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees...

High School Nurse

  • Flemington, NJ (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

High School Nurse JobID: 4257 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Hunterdon Central Regional High School Closing Date: 04/22/2025   Additional...

School Nurse (Per Diem) - Multiple positions available Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a School Nurse (Per Diem) for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional...

School Nurse

  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: SCHOOL NURSE/ School Nurse -District Wide Date Posted: 6/6/2025 Location: District Wide Closing Date: 06/20/2025    Requirements: New Jersey School Nurse Certification or be able...

Registered Nurse (RN) for School Nurse & Bus Rides

  • Monroe Township, NJ (18 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (18 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 days 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

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Review immunization records for all students....

School Nurse- Summer Camp

  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Position Type: SCHOOL NURSE Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: Crockett Middle School Closing Date: 06/12/2025    Requirements: New Jersey School Nurse Certification preferred or Current New Jersey...

RN Certified School Nurse in Skillman, NJ

  • Skillman, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Salary: $1625 / Week The Certified School Nurse (CSN) identifies and treatshealth conditions among students in the school setting....

School Nurse - SN

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

What We're Looking For: Hold a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in NJ First Aid & CPR certification required School based experience, Seizure monitoring, Medication administration...

Subsitute School Nurse

  • Cranbury, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing....

Part Time School Nurse

  • Mount Holly, NJ (14 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ (14 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Nurse in the State of New Jersey: BSN preferred....

Certified School Nurse, Contract 2025/2026 SY (Anticipated)

  • Holland, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Holland, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Certified School Nurse, Contract 2025/2026 SY (Anticipated) Council Rock School District Council Rock High School South - Holland, Pennsylvania Job Details Job ID:5193719 Application Deadline:Jun 11...

School Nurse

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

School Nurse JobID: 12922 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/20/2025 Location: New Brunswick P-TECH Date Available: 2025-2026 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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%