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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School Nurse

  • Teaneck, NJ (23 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (23 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

School Nurse JobID: 1853 Position Type: Educational Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 7/7/2025 Location: District Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open until filled   Additional Information...

Anticipated Opening: School Nurse

  • Morristown, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Anticipated Opening: School Nurse JobID: 2534 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 8/14/2025 Location: Frelinghuysen Middle School Date Available: 8/27/25 Closing Date:...

School Nurse- Part Time

  • Paramus, NJ (18 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Paramus, NJ (18 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview School Nurse- Part Time Hours Paramus, NJ- Primoris Academy Hours: 9 hours a week; flexible days and hours At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic...

School Nurse

  • Belleville, NJ (23 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ (23 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

School Nurse JobID: 3259 Position Type: Student Support Services Date Posted: 8/12/2025 Location: Various Schools Closing Date: 09/12/2025...

Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

  • Bloomfield, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The School Nurse plays an important role in providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students....

School Nurse

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

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ. CPR and First Aid certification required; School Nurse Certification preferred....

Anticipated School Nurse, Part Time, 23 hours per week

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

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 8/4/2025 Location: Kiel-Sisco Date Available: 08/25/2025   ...

School Nurse

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

Information: Show/Hide WEST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEST ORANGE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL NURSE/ REGISTERED NURSE Available 9/1/2025 Requirements: NJ School Nurse Certificate preferred or...

School Nurse - RN (10 Month Employee)

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

Evidence of successful school nurse experience preferred. ?...

School Nurse - Middle School

  • North Caldwell, NJ (16 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Caldwell, NJ (16 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Information: Show/Hide Description: School Nurse - Middle School (School Nurse Certification not required) - Part-time candidates will be considered....

School Nurse Special Education Teacher

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

PATERSON CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Passaic County, Northern New Jersey K-12 2025-2026 School Year Openings School Nurse Special Education Teacher Biology Teacher Science Teacher English...

Certified School Nurses

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

Openings as of 8/3/2025 Certified School Nurses JobID: 11072 Position Type: NURSING/School Nurse Date Posted: 7/17/2025 Location: Various School Locations Date Available: 09/01/2025 Effective Date(s...

Anticipated Openings - Substitute School Nurses

  • Ringwood, NJ (5 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ringwood, NJ (5 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Jersey Substitute Nurse Credential*....

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

  • Bloomfield, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (21 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 18 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....

Certified School Nurse (CSN)

  • East Orange, NJ (23 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (23 miles from West Milford, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

two full-time Certified School Nurses (CSNs) for the 2025-2026 school year to work onsite in an elementary school setting....

Demographic Data for West Milford, NJ

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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
39.2%
Bachelor's Degree
28.6%
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%