Chapter 226 Nonpublic School Nurse (Burlington County)

Nonpublic Chapter 226 School Nurse

The Nonpublic School Nurse provides health services to students enrolled in nonpublic schools through New Jersey's Chapter 226 Nonpublic School Nursing Program. The Nonpublic School Nurse is assigned to one or more nonpublic school sites based on each school's grant funding allocation and is responsible for delivering the health services required under the program. These include screenings, student health recordkeeping and if funding is available, emergency care. The Nonpublic School Nurse works collaboratively with nonpublic school administration, and ESCNJ supervisory staff to ensure eligible students receive the services their school is entitled to under the grant. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse seeking meaningful work with school-age children on a flexible, part-time schedule that follows the school calendar.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct mandated health screenings including hearing and scoliosis examinations
• Maintain accurate student health records in compliance with state requirements
• Monitor and report immunization compliance to appropriate health authorities
• Support students with chronic health conditions and coordinate with families and school staff
• Provide emergency nursing care during assigned hours

Requirements:

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• CPR/AED Certification
• Experience working with school-age children preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple building environments

Schedule & Compensation:

• Part-time, under 30 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling developed in collaboration with assigned school site
• Positions available across New Jersey
• Benefits: DCRP Pension
• Hourly Rate: $35 Hourly as Needed

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey