Job detail
School Registered Nurse Ambulatory (RN) - Lawrence Township School District
Community Health Network
#Registered Nurse#Healthcare#Student Health#Pediatrics#Ambulatory Care#ACEN#CCNE#Nurse Licensure Compact#School Nursing#NLN#NLC#Indiana Nursing License
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago
Location
Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive health services to students to support their physical, mental, and social development. Manage chronic health issues, administer medications, and promote healthy habits to maximize learning outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Indiana RN license and a degree from an accredited nursing school. Candidates must have at least one year of nursing experience, including two years specifically working with pediatric patients.
professional certificateTeamworkCommunication SkillsHealth EducationPatient CareEmotional SupportMedication ManagementPediatric NursingChronic Health Care
Job description
- Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The School Registered Nurse Ambulatory provides health services to facilitate optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development for students within the schools. Cares for students with chronic health issues and helps identify health needs during the course of the school day. Provides health education, medication management, emotional support and referral to higher levels of care based on student needs. Supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students. Promotes healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning. The school nurse position is located on the north side in Indianapolis, Indiana with Lawrence Township School District. The school nurse will support Forest Glen Elementary School. This School RN opening is for the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, and the nurse will start in the summer of 2026. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
- Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- One year or more of nursing experience required.
- Two years of experience working with pediatric patients required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent team skills.
- Compassionate and caring.
- Accountable.
- Self-directed.