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About the Role

The College Public Health Nurse delivers non-clinical health education, case management, immunization compliance oversight, and holistic wellness support to undergraduate and graduate students. This role acts as a public health subject matter expert, supporting infection control, managing communicable disease responses, and connecting students with health resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and facilitate health promotion campaigns, workshops, and awareness events.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings, case consultations, and multidisciplinary student support meetings.
• Serve as a departmental consultant on College public health policies and emerging health trends.
• Build and maintain an updated network of local community health resources.
• Oversee data entry, tracking, and verification of student immunization records for compliance.
• Prepare and submit the annual NYS DOH Immunization Report.
• Manage student communication regarding compliance deadlines and health requirements.
• Serve as the primary campus liaison for compliance procedures and exemptions.
• Coordinate campus-wide infection control, communicable disease tracking, and public health response.
• Conduct initial assessments of non-urgent student health concerns and connect students with resources.
• Provide case management for 'Students of Concern', initiating outreach and documenting support plans.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential student health records using SOAP note documentation.
• Deliver individualized health education, wellness coaching, and self-care navigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New York.
• Current valid cardiopulmonary (CPR) and first aid certifications.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Google Workspace, and data entry/software systems.
• Demonstrated experience with immunization tracking systems, Ellucian Colleague (or similar higher education ERPs), and data compliance.
• Prior experience working with adolescents or college-aged populations.
• 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 backgrounds, tailoring health messaging and support.
• High degree of diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality when handling sensitive student matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive and independent worker with a demonstrated aptitude for learning new technology platforms.

Skills

• Health promotion
• Case management
• Immunization compliance
• Infection control
• Communicable disease response
• Health education
• Wellness support
• Data entry
• SOAP note documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Immunization tracking systems
• Ellucian Colleague
• Crisis intervention
• Interpersonal skills
• Time-management
• Problem-solving

Location

• 340 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010

Work Type

• Temporary / Contract
• Part-Time
• On-site

Experience Level

• 3+ years of related nursing and public health experience
• 2+ years of experience in higher education, healthcare administration, and health program management

Education Level

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Public Health (MPH), Nursing Education, or Health Education degree preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential or Board Certification in College Health Nursing preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $65.00 per hour

About the Company

• The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for over seven decades.
• With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.
• SVA has over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, representing one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

Equal Opportunity

• The School of Visual Arts is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Diversity and inclusion are core principles of the College.
• SVA enjoys a community that represents a diverse range of historically underrepresented groups, including various ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities, as well as individuals from foreign countries.
• All are encouraged to apply.