Pillar Care Continuum·East Hanover, New Jersey
The Certified School Nurse provides direct medical care to students with disabilities and staff in accordance with state regulations and school policies. Responsibilities include administering medication, maintaining health records, participating in IEP meetings, and performing clinical screenings.
Position: Certified School Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Location: Pillar High School (Livingston NJ)
Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.
Provide direct nursing care for students with disabilities and staff as needed. The students we serve have a variety of medical needs that require the support of a compassionate nurse. In this role you will be part of a small team of nurses, therapists and teachers that ensure our students the best medical attention and educational services.
Salary: $ 80,000-$95,000 annually
Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work
experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,
complexity and external market and internal market value when
determining salary level.
Competitive Insurance Benefits: (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance)
Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account: Paid Holidays; Generous PTO
401K with Employer Matching up to 4%
This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.
Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2
Category 2
Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.
15am - 3:15pm
Candidates must hold a valid RN license in New Jersey and a Certified School Nurse license. A minimum of one year of experience in a school, pediatric, or group home setting is required.
Market context
In New Jersey, school support staff roles can draw steady interest because districts need dependable staff who can support student services and daily operations. These openings are often competitive when they require recent experience, strong communication, and credentials that fit the setting; here, the listed MSN, valid State RN License, and 3 years of recent RN experience make the profile more selective. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the district’s exact licensure and experience expectations before applying.