Nurse Jobs in Plainfield, 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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Substitute School Nurse

  • New Providence, NJ (5 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Providence, NJ (5 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 374 Position Type: Substitute Date Posted: 2/5/2018 Location: New Providence School District Additional Information: Show/Hide A Substitute School Nurse shall perform...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Metuchen, NJ (6 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (6 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 7/14/2022 Location: All schools, all grade levels as needed   Additional Information: Show/Hide Substitute School Nurses needed...

2024-2025 Substitute School Nurse

  • Manalapan, NJ (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 Nurses

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (10 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (10 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Substitute Date Posted: 1/6/2017 Location: District    Attachment(s): Click here for Job Description

Substitute School Nurse

  • Gillette, NJ (5 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gillette, NJ (5 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 182 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Nurse Date Posted: 9/11/2024 Location: District   Additional Information: Show/Hide Substitute School Nurse The Long Hill...

Substitute Per Diem School Nurses

  • Metuchen, NJ (6 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (6 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 12/11/2023 Location: Districtwide   Additional Information: Show/Hide Substitute School Nurses needed. $200/daily pay....

Substitute School Nurses

  • Scotch Plains, NJ (3 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scotch Plains, NJ (3 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

: Show/Hide SALARY: $225.00/per diem REQUIREMENTS: Registered Nurse License WITH NJ Substitute School Nurse Certification (or willingness to obtain) OR NJ School Nurse Certification (or willingness...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Middlesex, NJ (4 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (4 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Show/Hide Substitute School Nurse Available immediately NJDOE Standard School Nurse Certificate #3000 or #3010 or Minimum RN License For detailed information regarding job qualifications and responsiblities...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Mountain Lakes, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain Lakes, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

License or Certificate: Candidate must hold appropriate substitute school nurse credentials and New Jersey certifications....

Substitute School Nurses

  • North Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Nurse Certification Required)...

School Nurse _$3500 Sign on Bonus

  • Irvington, NJ (12 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvington, NJ (12 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Substitute School Nurses

  • Secaucus, NJ (21 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (21 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute School Nurses JobID: 194 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute School Nurse Date Posted: 7/24/2024 Location: District Wide Closing Date: Open Additional Information: Show/Hide Description:...

Substitute School Nurses SY2024-2025

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (3 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (3 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute School Nurses SY2024-2025 JobID: 481 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 5/31/2024 Location: All District Schools Date Available: 2024-25 School Year   ...

Substitute School Nurse

  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse Certificate or a NJ Substitute School Nurse Certificate; An applicant with a valid NJ RN License may apply for a Substitute School Nurse Certificate by contacting the Superintendent's Office...

School Nurse

  • East Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

School Nurse JobID: 3777 Position Type: Student Services & Wellness/School Nurse Date Posted: 1/17/2025 Location: Churchill Jr....

Demographic Data for Plainfield, NJ

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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%