College Public Health Nurse

JOB TITLE: College Public Health Nurse

DATE: July 22, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Student Affairs

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Student Health and Counseling Services

CLASSIFICATION: Temporary / Contract (Part-Time)

COMPENSATION: $65.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: On-site 2 days/week (14 hours/week) for 30 weeks (September to May)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Student Health and Counseling Services, the College Public Health Nurse delivers non-clinical health education, case management, oversight of immunization compliance, and holistic wellness support to undergraduate and graduate students at the School of Visual Arts (SVA). This role serves as a public health subject matter expert for the College, supporting infection control efforts, managing communicable disease responses, and connecting a creative student-artist community with critical health resources.

Note: This is a public health, case management, and administrative RN/LPN role. It does not involve direct clinical care or hands-on medical services on campus.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Design, implement, and facilitate online and in-person health promotion campaigns, workshops, and awareness events tailored to a diverse student-artist population.
• Actively participate in departmental staff meetings, case consultations, and multidisciplinary student support meetings.
• Serve as a departmental consultant on the College public health policies, staying informed on emerging campus and community health trends to guide best practices.
• Build and maintain an updated network of local community health resources.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.

IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE

• Oversee data entry, tracking, and verification of incoming student immunization records to ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) requirements.
• Prepare and submit the annual NYS DOH Immunization Report every October.
• Manage student communication regarding compliance deadlines, health requirements, and registration holds.
• Act as the primary campus liaison for students, faculty, staff, and external agencies regarding compliance procedures, medical exemptions, and religious exemptions.
• Serve as an advisory resource for campus-wide infection control, communicable disease tracking, and public health response coordination.

CASE MANAGEMENT & STUDENT SUPPORT

• Conduct initial assessments of non-urgent student health concerns and connect students with appropriate off-campus healthcare and community resources.
• Provide holistic case management for 'Students of Concern' (including students with medical-related Incident Reports or STAR/Students at Risk reports), initiating outreach and documenting ongoing support plans.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential student health records using standard SOAP note documentation.
• Deliver individualized health education, wellness coaching, and self-care navigation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New York.
• Certifications: Current valid cardiopulmonary (CPR) and first aid certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Public Health (MPH), Nursing Education, or Health Education degree preferred.
• Experience:
  * Three (3+) years or more of related nursing and public health experience; or two (2+) years of experience working in higher education, healthcare administration, and health program management.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Google Workspace, and data entry/software systems, with a strong ability to learn new administrative technologies.
  * Demonstrated experience with immunization tracking systems, Ellucian Colleague (or similar higher education ERPs), and data compliance.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential or Board Certification in College Health Nursing.
• Prior experience working with adolescents or college-aged populations.
• Professional fluency in a second or multiple languages is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

• In-depth understanding of campus public health practices, student assessment, crisis intervention, SOAP note documentation, and NYS DOH immunization compliance standards.
• Ability to engage compassionately with students from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and artistic backgrounds, tailoring health messaging and support to their specific needs.
• High degree of diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality when handling sensitive student matters, incident reports (STAR reports), and individuals in distress.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to partner effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and local healthcare providers.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities to balance multiple priorities and manage frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and…