What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse – Caring for Students in NJ position at Rio Staffing?
School Nurse
Location: New Jersey
Employment Type: Full-Time, 10-Months (Benefits Eligible)
About Client
This position offers the opportunity to join a boarding school community where healthcare and education go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values student health and fosters professional collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
As a School Nurse in Wilmington, you’ll ensure the well-being of boarding students by providing hands-on care, administering medications, and guiding wellness education. This is a role where quick assessments and a calm presence make a real difference in students’ daily lives.
Key Responsibilities
Apply to this School Nurse position and let Rio Staffing represent you to our network of esteemed healthcare clients. We are committed to providing timely feedback and advocating for you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you find the role that aligns with your career goals. Our direct hire services focus on placing top healthcare professionals in positions where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Start your journey with us today and take the next step toward your ideal role in healthcare.
Location: New Jersey
Employment Type: Full-Time, 10-Months (Benefits Eligible)
About Client
This position offers the opportunity to join a boarding school community where healthcare and education go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values student health and fosters professional collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $32–38/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
- Relocation Assistance: Possible relocation on case-by-case basis
- Shift: Overnight or Day
- Benefits Package: Eligible for full benefits as part of a 10-month contract
As a School Nurse in Wilmington, you’ll ensure the well-being of boarding students by providing hands-on care, administering medications, and guiding wellness education. This is a role where quick assessments and a calm presence make a real difference in students’ daily lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver routine and emergency nursing care for adolescents
- Perform physical and psycho-social assessments to guide interventions
- Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications safely
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and local hospitals as needed
- Support wellness through first aid, health education, and prevention
- Maintain accurate, confidential health records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and school health policies
- Communicate with professionalism and sensitivity to students, families, and staff
- Prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations
- Collaborate with health professionals and staff to promote safety and support
- Utilize technology skills for EHR and communications
- Current Compact RN License or RN license in DE (or eligibility through NJ Compact)
- At least 3 years of nursing experience (adolescent care, family medicine, school nursing, emergency, or critical care)
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Independent judgment and discretion
- Successful state background checks
- Previous school or residential nursing experience preferred
Apply to this School Nurse position and let Rio Staffing represent you to our network of esteemed healthcare clients. We are committed to providing timely feedback and advocating for you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you find the role that aligns with your career goals. Our direct hire services focus on placing top healthcare professionals in positions where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Start your journey with us today and take the next step toward your ideal role in healthcare.
Salary : $32 - $38
