About this opportunity
Egg Harbor Township Schools lists this School Nurse opportunity in egg harbor twp, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Educational Service Professionals/School Nurse
Date Posted:
9/28/2026
Location:
Davenport Complex
Date Available:
11/01/2026
Closing Date:
10/05/2026
Job Title: School Nurse
Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent
Job Purpose: To provide regular and emergency medical services in consultation with the district physician, as well as services to students with moderate to severe medical impairments.
Qualifications-Required:
NJ School Nurse Certification (Standard) or eligible for Emergency Certification
Bachelor's Degree
NJ Registered Nurse License (Current)
CPR & AED Certificates (Current)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to maintain confidentiality of student records
Able to interact positively with colleagues, students, administration, and parents
Able to provide emergency medical services to students, when necessary
Knowledge of the protocol to follow for addressing emergency medical services in a school setting
Knowledge of the protocol for processing required documentation for the NJDOE and other agencies
Knowledge of the protocol to follow for student immunizations and other required procedures
Able to pass the Criminal History Review
Able to pass Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Review
Qualifications-Desired:
2-3 years' experience as a school nurse
2-3 years' experience working with an elementary population
Experience with School COVID-19 Protocols and Contact Tracing
Duties/Responsibilities:
Conducts the affairs of the medical office under the direction of the Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and School Physician
Assists the medical inspector with the examination of students
Keeps the records of the office as required by state code, statute, and board policies
Answers all emergency calls for medical assistance
Conducts daily inspections of children in time of an epidemic and contagious disease
Reports all cases of injury as per board policy
Administers medicine to students, only as directed by licensed physician
Maintains contacts with parents of students who become ill and/or injured
Observes the regulations and ethics of the medical profession concerning diagnosis
Teaches health and safety, when scheduled by the building principal
Completes all required state, local, and federal reports
Submits monthly reports to the appropriate administrators
Reviews the results of the health program and makes appropriate recommendations to the Principal and Assistant Superintendent
Working Conditions:
School Building
Nurse's Office
10-Month Contract
Prorated Salary Range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)
Medical and Dental Benefits
Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
Physical Requirements:
Able to perform the functions of a school nurse
Able to go up/down stairs
Able to bend at the waist, squat, kneel, etc. to examine and provide general/emergency medical services
Able to lift at least 50 lbs
Able to respond quickly to medical emergencies throughout the building and on campus grounds
Able to push a wheelchair to transport an injured person
Able to raise arms over head to reach for stored medicine in locked cabinets
Direct Reports:
N/A
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Selection Procedure:
Interview
Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Who can apply
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