School Nurse

Plainfield, NJ
Full Time
Entry Level


CHAMPION STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS!

At Queen City Academy Charter School, we're not just providing healthcare—we're empowering students to thrive academically by ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. As our School Nurse, your care for students will support their opportunities for growth and learning in our dynamic K-12 community.

Salary: $60,065

THE QUEEN CITY DIFFERENCE

Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't:

  • Supportive, collaborative faculty culture
  • Deeply engaged parent partners
  • Competitive salary, benefits, merit pay, and pension
  • Professional and personal growth opportunities

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

  • Bring uncompromising dedication to student health and safety and believe deeply in our school's mission
  • Provide expert emergency care and first aid with calm professionalism during critical moments
  • Master medication administration protocols while maintaining meticulous, confidential health records for all students
  • Implement comprehensive health screening programs that identify and address student needs early
  • Create welcoming, safe health office environments where students feel comfortable seeking care and guidance
  • Collaborate effectively with families, staff, and community health professionals to support whole-child wellness
  • Use data-driven approaches to track health trends and implement prevention strategies
  • Communicate proactively with parents through health updates, conferences, and coordination of care plans
  • Support students with special health needs and disabilities through individualized care planning
  • Guide students in developing healthy lifestyle habits and understanding their own health needs
  • Participate in crisis management planning and emergency response protocols
  • Embrace ongoing professional development, including our annual staff training week, to stay current with best practices
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with diverse families and addressing varied health perspectives
  • Maintain professional relationships while serving as a trusted health advocate for every student

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid New Jersey School Nurse certification
  • Demonstrated expertise in pediatric healthcare and emergency procedures
  • Knowledge of community health resources and social services
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with commitment to student-centered care

ABOUT US:

Queen City Academy is Plainfield's first charter school, currently serving students in grades K-12. Our mission is creating lifelong learners and transforming lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

Equal opportunity employer. Complete an application here.
Where people enter to learn and work but experience the fulfillment of a family atmosphere.

 
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