College Nurse

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following : providing direct patient care under the supervision of the area Dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a faculty member.

Position Salary Information :

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper / graduate level units earned, and / or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here .

Typical Duties

Under the supervision of the Dean, this non-instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to :

• Assessing and evaluating the general health status of students and staff focusing on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness.
• Working with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus community, including but not limited to such services as emergency response, crisis management, mandated providing immunizations, health education, sexual health services and education and educational program requirements.
• Providing confidential health counseling for students and college personnel with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with the Health & Wellness Center staff, inclusive of a range of professional staff, to promote and support the wellbeing and health of students
• Maintaining liaison with community health agencies and using these health resources for referral.
• Protecting the well-being of students' children attending the campus children's centers, and college personnel through prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Establishing standards and procedures for medical care, including first aid care; providing appropriate first aid care as necessary on campus.
• Conducting an on-going program of health education for the college community through classroom presentations, bulletins, newsletters, seminars, workshops, and other activities.
• Serving as a health consultant to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assisting in and maintaining a safe and healthy college environment by identifying hazards and recommending safety improvements.
• Reviewing and evaluating the Health Services program and participating in planning to respond to identified needs.
• Developing and implementing new programs responsive to the identified needs of our students
• Monitoring existing programs and services for equity, applicability, safety, and effectiveness.
• Completing duties as assigned by the supervisor include preparing reports, attending meetings, managing health center budget, working with advisory committees, and other related duties.
• Assuming special responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Performing committee work and attending meetings relating to college health or related programs.
• Preparing reports as required.
• Assisting with and attending sessions relating to staff development.
• Documenting patient records within the established electronic health record system in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Having knowledge and / or training in the use of computers and demonstrating skill in the use of software technology supportive of office programs and services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit :

A Los Rios Community College District Application

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS :

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.