School Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Passaic County Community College is seeking a School Nurse that will report directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of students and staff by providing health services, managing chronic conditions, responding to medical emergencies and support a healthy school environment. This role is vital in ensuring that students are healthy, safe, and read to learn. This is a 10-month position.

Example of Duties :

• Provide direct care to students and staff for injuries and acute or chronic illness.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) and follow up as needed.
• Support children with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, allergies, diabetes) through individualized care plans.
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases and report to public health authorities as required.
• Work as a team to educate students, staff and families on health-related topics and preventive care.
• Collaborate with school students, staff, parents, and healthcare providers to support student health and academic success.
• Promote hygiene practices such as handwashing, toileting, and diapering in collaboration with teachers.
• Additional duties as necessary or assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications :

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation : Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $71,225.

Benefits : PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include :

Sick

Personal

Child Care

84 hours

21 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as :