College Nurse

Under the supervision of the Health Center Director, the College Nurse will assist in the planning, development and delivery of a wide variety of health and wellness services for our diverse community of students and staff.   

This position is a 10-month, full-time position.  

Monday –Friday 7:45 a.m. -4:45 p.m.  

Initial placement is at $50.08 per hour

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.  COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students.  We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals.  We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job duties of the College Nurse include:

• Assist the Health Center Director in the planning, development and implementation of the Student Health Services Program.

• Assist in the development and delivery of health education programs for the college community through classroom presentations, bulletins, newsletters, seminars, workshops and other activities.  

• Respond to emergency calls when requested, provide first aid and emergency nursing care to injured/ill students and employees; arrange emergency transportation to medical facilities as necessary.  

• Employ a system of triage, identifying symptoms and making independent nursing judgments regarding acuity of illness and/or injury.  

• Prepare and maintain a variety of physical/mental health and safety records and reports with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Assist in coordinating and administering other health service programs, IE:  communicable disease surveillance, vaccine-preventable disease immunizations, reproductive health, mental health and general health and wellness services; and participate in the development and implementation of new/expanded services as needed.  

• Perform student and staff TB testing and clearance in accordance with Tulare County Health Department training and protocol.

• Perform appropriate evaluative screening and laboratory tests requiring specific expertise, training and licensing, IE:   vision, hearing, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, hemoglobin, STD and HIV, pregnancy and other CLIA approved testing in accordance with established procedures and/or protocols.

• Assess and evaluate the general health status of students and staff focusing on prevention, early identification, intervention and treatment of physical and emotional health problems. E

• Provide confidential personal physical and mental health consultation to students and staff for immediate problem-solving/resolution and/or development of an individual health plan which may include referral/s to private or community based

resources.

• Administer non-prescription (OTC) medications and EC (Emergency

Contraception) in accordance with established protocols.

• Protect the well-being of students and staff through established procedures of prevention and control of communicable diseases, IE:  Tuberculosis, Influenza and other communicable respiratory infections (Varicella; Measles, Mumps and Rubella,) infectious gastrointestinal disorders (Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, Giardiasis), communicable skin disorders (ringworm, scabies, lice), blood-borne pathogens (Hepatitis B and C, HIV) and others.

• Assist in identification and referral of students eligible for other support services; IE:   Financial Aid, EOPS, A&A, Work Study; Learning Labs and others.  

• Supervise inventory and ordering of medical supplies and equipment to include the monitoring and maintenance of all medical equipment.  

• Oversee department safety, cleanliness and compliance with established health and safety procedures/regulations.  

• Participate in the planning, coordination and implementation of campus health fairs and other health promotion/wellness events.

• Assist in providing health and safety consultations with campus personnel and participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of health, safety, crisis

intervention and disaster programs.

• Participate as requested in community outreach activities to enhance services and

referral resources for students.

• Assist in the procurement (from community resources), development and

dissemination of health education materials for students and staff.

• Maintain liaison with community health agencies for referral sources.

• Assist in preparation of reports including Program Review and Year-End Reports, attendance at meetings, work with advisory committees and other related duties as assigned.  

• Assist in review and update of policies, procedures, protocols and referral resources.

• Provide supervision and training to unlicensed staff and others as designated by Director.

• Provide mentoring and training of new staff to the Pyramed electronic medical management system and software.

• Perform committee work and attend conferences, workshops and trainings related to college health issues, trends, and programs.

•  Represent the Health Center in absence of Director.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to:  Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience within the past 5 years in one or more of the following settings:  school/college health, acute care, emergency health, public health or occupational health.   Bilingual skills are desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications of the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current, valid California RN license 
• Current CPR/AED certificate or willingness to obtain same
• Current California driver’s license

Working Conditions

Environment 

• Health Office environment 
• Evening hours and summer session hours may be required 
• Ability to drive to and from satellite facilities to conduct Student Health Services 

Physical Abilities 

• lift equipment up to 30 pounds 
• kneel on ground/floor for medical emergencies 
• squat, bend and reach 
• walk briskly while pushing wheelchair for medical emergencies 
• demonstrate dexterity of both hands and fingers 
• demonstrate acuity of vision and hearing 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: 

• Current community health nursing practice, including communicable disease control, adult and adolescent health care, reproductive health care, substance abuse issues and prevention, mental health trends and resources for care. 
• Current community health resources for consultation, referral and treatment. 
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Pyramed electronic medical management system and software. 

Ability to: 

• Assess emergency situations; administer first aid, CPR and AED response, and other appropriate nursing care, information and/or referral. 
• Work effectively in crisis situations. 
• Conduct preventive health programs. 
• Work independently in planning, organizing and delivering health services within the parameters of accepted standards imposed by the nurse practice act and accepted/approved protocols. 
• Establish and maintain effective collaborations and working relationships with students, staff and the community. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Problem-solve and think critically. 
• Understand, be sensitive and have a commitment to provide health services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically and academically diverse students and staff, and those with disabilities. 
• Perform basic computer skills    

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• An online job application.
• Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant’s experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
• Resume

Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez 559-737-6237 or normach@cos.edu

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas 

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