Nurse Jobs in West Milford, 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!

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 23 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 Substitutes

  • Saddle Brook, NJ (19 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (19 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse Substitutes JobID: 582 Position Type: Substitute/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Saddle Brook School District Date Available: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 08/01/2025 Additional...

RN School Nurse for ESY

  • Hawthorne, NJ (14 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NJ (14 miles from West Milford, 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!...

Certified School Nurse - TBD

  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Certified School Nurse - TBD Franklin Township School District To Be Determined - Franklin Township, New Jersey This job is also posted in Franklin Township School District Job Details Job ID:5219957...

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

  • Hibernia, NJ (12 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hibernia, NJ (12 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

One (1) Part Time School Nurse/Registered Nurse (0.6 FTE) JobID: 1660 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/18/2025 Location: Katharine D....

School Nurse - Education Support Level 1-3

  • Monsey, NY (15 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Monsey, NY (15 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Information on the department values is available at: Other Information Essential: Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse or Division 2 Registered Nurse or Paramedics with the Australian...

Substitute School Nurse or Registered Nurse

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (16 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (16 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Substitute School Nurse or Registered Nurse Qualifications: NJ Certificate: School Nurse or Registered Nurse license with Substitute School Nurse (non-instructional) credential Hold valid CPR/AED Certificates...

Elementary School Nurse

  • Oakland, NJ (8 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (8 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Anticipated Opening 2025-2026 Tenure Track ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NURSE Requirements: NJ School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain an Emergency School Nurse Certification and complete required...

School Nurse

  • Hopatcong, NJ (17 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hopatcong, NJ (17 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link. $69,560 - $109,510

1:1 Bus Riding School Nurse (Part-time) - near Harriman, NY

  • Harriman, NY (19 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Harriman, NY (19 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract Job Title: School Nurse (RN), 1:1 Location: Harriman, NY Job Type: Full-time, Contract Requirements: Registered Nurse (RN) License OR Practical Nurse License...

Summer School Nurse Hearing/Vision Assessments

  • Hopatcong, NJ (17 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hopatcong, NJ (17 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Complete vision and hearing screenings for students referred to the Child Study Team during the summer break.

(ESY) Extended School Year School Nurse, 6/23/25-7/25/25, 8:00-1:30pm

  • Kinnelon, NJ (6 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kinnelon, NJ (6 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Pearl R. Miller Middle School Date Available: 6/23/25   ...

School Nurse

  • West Orange, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, 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...

School Nurse Paradise Knoll School 2025-2026 School Year

  • West Milford, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • West Milford, NJ
  • 23 days ago

SCHOOL NURSE - PARADISE KNOLL SCHOOL 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR RESPONSIBILITIES: *Provide nursing services in accordance with school nursing certificate....

Certified School Nurse - TBD

  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED Appropriate Certification Required Spanish speaking a plus...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in West Milford, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in West Milford, 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 West Milford, 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%