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Manchester Township School District lists this School Nurse opportunity in manchester twp, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
6/4/2026
Location:
Ridgeway Elementary School
Closing Date:
08/11/2026
Title: School Nurse
Qualifications:
Current New Jersey RN License
Bachelor's Degree
New Jersey State School Nurse Certification
CPR Certification
Job Goal: To assist students in maintaining and improving health status to facilitate readiness for learning and to promote positive health habits and attitudes.
Reports To: School Principal
Performance Responsibilities: Provides appropriate direct medical services to students.
Provide health counseling to students, parents and staff.
Assesses the physical well-being of the student in terms of developmental and present health status.
Participates with the child Study Team in interpreting implications of significant medical findings.
Maintains a comprehensive health history and health appraisal record system consistent with state and local requirements.
Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and the State Board of health.
Provides emergency card for accidents and illnesses in the school as determined by the professional judgment of the certified school nurse.
Administers medication and treatments to student as per specified approved written policy.
Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and programs of the school in a positive and constructive manner.
Understands and implements appropriate action pertaining to state, county, and local school health district health laws and regulations governing public schools.
Pursues areas of professional growth with the understanding this is a continual process to enhance the nurse's skills.
Terms of Employment: Ten months; Salary negotiable as per agreement
Application Procedure:
Apply online
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