College Nurse

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Number

FAC00382P

Position Title

College Nurse

Position Type

Faculty Part Time Pool

Percentage Employee

Not to exceed 60%

Number of Months Assignment

Part-Time pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted / hired for assignments based on the college needs.

Starting Date

As needed - This is to establish a pool for future hourly positions.

Current Work Schedule

Salary Range

Salary

Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at to see the faculty salary schedule.

Shift Differential

FLSA

Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Student Health and Psychological Services

Open Date

11 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date

05 / 13 / 2026

Open Until Filled

No

About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function / Definition

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Essential Duties

The duties below are representative of the position and not intended to cover all of the duties

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the

position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. All assignments and work

schedules can include day and evening hours, as assigned by the Director of Student Health &

Psychological Services.

o Provides health information to students, focused on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness

o Promotes the well-being of students through prevention and control of communicable

disease.

o Assesses the general health status of students and develops an appropriate plan of care

o Provides confidential health counseling for students with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate

o Develops and maintains confidential patient records in accordance with applicable

standards of practice and federal and state laws and regulations

o Establishes standards for and provides, as appropriate, first aid care to students.

o Develops, implements, conducts, and evaluates health education programming for the

college through classroom presentations, bulletins, newsletters, seminars, workshops,

and other activities

o Functions as a professional liaison between Rio Hondo Community College District and other community health services

o Collaborates with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus

community, including services such as crisis management, immunizations, and educational programs.

o Collaborates with staff of the Student Health Center in the delivery of programs and services; collects and analyzes data for reporting purposes; participates in the Program Review process; assesses Student Learning Outcomes and implements program improvements

o Educates students and staff on the maintenance of physical health and the minimization

of adverse events; may advise faculty and staff on best practices for supporting students

with medical issues

o Attends relevant meetings on campus and in the community; may represent the college

at local and regional meetings related to health services

o Adherences to legal mandates and regulations regarding the provisions of public health

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and a California Public Health Nurse certificate;

OR

Bachelor's degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, and a master's degree in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health or community health

(NOTE : Other health services personnel shall not be subject to statewide minimum qualifications; however, all personnel shall possess appropriate valid, current licensure or certification to practice in California when required by law. Ancillary personnel shall work under appropriate supervision when required by their license laws.)

Equivalencies

None

Responsibilities

Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.

Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.

Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates / Credentials

Desired Qualifications

health care administration, public health, or community health

Working Conditions

Position Description

Applications are now being accepted to develop a list of qualified candidates for a College Nurse, Part-Time.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.