Maternity Leave Lead School Nurse RN 2025-2026

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm (1 day virtual) Term: Temporary (up to 6 months) Pay Rate: $361 per diem

What is the opportunity?

Foundation Academies is an innovative school community committed to building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership in every student. We are seeking a Maternity Leave Lead School Nurse to temporarily manage district health services and support building-level nursing operations. In this director-level role, you will supervise nursing staff, ensure compliance with New Jersey regulations, and liaise with public health agencies and the school physician, keeping student safety and health operations running smoothly during this transitional period.

Ready to lead and grow with us?

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Paid sick and personal days, accrued over time
• Regular professional development and coaching opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• A meaningful leadership role serving our scholars and community

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage district-wide health services and ensure regulatory compliance
• Supervise and coach nursing staff across campuses
• Coordinate required health trainings and onboarding for nursing staff
• Serve as liaison to the Township Division of Health, school physician, and public health agencies
• Oversee immunization compliance, reporting, and required state submissions
• Maintain district health records and ensure clear physician protocols
• Travel between campuses to ensure continuity of care
• Support student care plans and step in for building-level coverage as needed

What do we require from you?

• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing
• New Jersey School Nurse Certification (or eligibility for Emergency Certification)
• Minimum three (3) years of school nursing experience (leadership experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of NJ school health compliance requirements
• Excellent judgment, organization, and communication skills
• Alignment with Foundation Academies' mission and core values

About Foundation Academies

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve.

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.