(DOE-014-26) State School Nurse Consultant

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number : DOE-014-26
Title : State School Nurse Consultant
Range/Title Code : P28/55962
Salary : $88,529.64 - $130,338.54
Position Number: 656023
Issue Date : June 24, 2026
Closing Date : July 22, 2026
Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location : Trenton, New Jersey
Division : Division of Educational Services, Office of Student Support Services

Description

Under the direction of a supervisor in the Office of Student Support Services, performs consultative tasks and acts as a liaison in matters related to comprehensive school health services that addresses the health and wellness of all students; designs, produces, and delivers curricula, training, and program improvement related to comprehensive school health services; and monitors, interprets, synthesizes, and disseminates relevant information associated with changes in health and medical care, school nursing practice, legislation, and legal issues that impact schools; and performs other related work as required.

Serve as a liaison and resource expert in school nursing and comprehensive school health services for county, State, and national school health organizations, and policy setting groups; provide consultation and technical assistance to support school districts in facilitating parent and community engagement; coordinate school health program activities with public health, social services, environmental, and educational agencies as well as other public and private entities; facilitate the development of policies, standards, and guidelines to enhance comprehensive school health services; foster and promote professional development for school nurses, which may include planning, coordinating, or providing educational guidance, and networking with universities and other providers of continuing education to meet identified needs; promote quality assurance of comprehensive school health services by advocating for the use of evidence-based school nursing practice and participating in the National Association of School Nurses data collection initiatives; participate in State-level public interagency partnerships and private partnerships with Statewide stakeholders to foster comprehensive school health services, representing school nurses in multi-disciplinary collaborations; initiate, participate in, and utilize research studies related to comprehensive school health services, the health needs of children and youth, school nursing practice, and related issues; serve as a liaison regarding school health issues with the Department of Health and the Legislature; and shall report annually to the Governor and to the Legislature.

Requirements

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field.

Experience

Six (6) years of school nursing experience in a school district or other educational institution in a lead role, which should have demonstrated higher level leadership experience to include but not limited to developing guidance documents, drafting reports, providing guidance and consultation to other school nursing staff.

Certification

Appointees must possess current and valid School Nurse Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Preferred Education/Experience

Collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education or Department of Health on school health initiatives; Knowledge of New Jersey statutes and code governing school health services (N.J.A.C. 6A:16, N.J.S.A. 18A:40); Experience developing or implementing school health policies, guidance, or professional learning; Providing consultation or technical assistance to school nurses or administrators; Building partnerships across education and public health sectors to support student wellness.

Employee Benefits

As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/55962.htm .

Interested candidates may apply via: .

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [email protected] , or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.