Nurse Jobs in Riverdale, 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 (RN)

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Compensation & Benefits Step 1 ($44,918/yr) - Step 8 ($58,666/yr) CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement ( Certifications/Qualifications Current NYS Registered Nurse license and CPR/AED certification...

School Nurse - Extended School Program 2025

  • Hillside, NJ (21 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hillside, NJ (21 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Type: Extended School Year Program - Special Education Date Posted: 4/17/2025 Location: Hillside School District   Additional Information: Show/Hide Applications will be accepted for School Nurses...

School Nurse (RN) - Newark

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Please note: Candidates must hold a current New Jersey School Nurse Certification or meet the eligibility requirements for a standard or emergency school nurse certificate....

School Nurse job in Morristown, NJ

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Morristown, NJ - Sunbelt is hiring a School Nurse for a full time, substitute job at a local school. The nurse is responsible for caring for students at one school site....

Certified School Nurse or Registered Nurse job in Newark, NJ

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Newark, NJ - Sunbelt Staffing is hiring a Certified School Nurse or Registered Nurse for a full time job at a local school district....

School Nurse Job in Hoboken, NJ

  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Hoboken, NJ - Sunbelt Staffing is hiring a RN or certified school nurse for a job at a local school district....

ESY - Special Education Teachers and School Nurses - Summer 2025

  • Fort Lee, NJ (20 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (20 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

ESY - Special Education Teachers and School Nurses - Summer 2025 JobID: 2273 Position Type: Summer Programs Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: District Wide Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 05...

Private Duty School Nurse

  • Union City, NJ (21 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, NJ (21 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

: NJ Registered Nurse License Pediatric nursing experience desired Benefits made for you: Mentorship & training by our Certified School Nurse Director Full health benefits Health & wellness spending...

School Nurse or Healthcare Professional

  • Tenafly, NJ (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tenafly, NJ (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Services School Nurse Certification or New Jersey Registered Nurse Credential Minimum experience as determined by the board Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures...

Registered Nurse - School

  • Blauvelt, NY (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Blauvelt, NY (19 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Nurse....

School Nurse Substitutes

  • Montclair, NJ (13 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (13 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

School Nurse Substitutes JobID: 2030 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Nurse Date Posted: 3/30/2022 Location: District-Wide   ...

Substitute School Nurses

  • Denville, NJ (11 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denville, NJ (11 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Substitute School Nurses JobID: 195 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute School Nurse Date Posted: 4/19/2018 Location: Morris County Vocational School District Closing Date: Ongoing   Additional...

School Nurse (2025 - 2026 School Year)

  • Randolph, NJ (17 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Randolph, NJ (17 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: District Closing Date: Until Position is Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide School Nurse (2025 -...

2025-2026 School Year: School Nurse

  • River Edge, NJ (15 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • River Edge, NJ (15 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Maintains up-to-date health records on all students, maintains separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensures their confidentiality....

School Nurse (Full Time) - P.S. #37 - REPOST

  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Riverdale, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

School Nurse (Full Time) - P.S. #37 - REPOST JobID: 6742 Position Type: Nurses Date Posted: 4/9/2025 Closing Date: 04/23/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: School Nurse (Full...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Riverdale, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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