Substitute Registered Nurse, Student Health Services (Short Term/ Temporary Position)

Cuesta College

Salary: $28.37 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY1819 - 109
Location: Cuesta College - San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Student Services
Closing: 7/31/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse performs a variety of health services including providing nursing assessment and intervention to students; assisting in the delivery of health education services and daily clinical operations; and other related duties as required. The Director of Student Health Services will provide general direction to the Registered Nurse.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Registered Nurse, Student Health Services, is distinguished from other classes in the Student Support Services series in that incumbents perform work related to student health and wellness, including nursing evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, patient teaching, health counseling, health education, and the maintenance of personal health records. The Registered Nurse of Student Health Services upholds the Standards of Nursing Practice and California Nursing Practice Act; basic laws and regulations pertaining to health services; communicable disease.

Incumbents in this position support the overall mission of the college in the standard of quality, excellence and accessibility, by providing services and programs which engage and inspire students to achieve academic and personal success through increased knowledge related to their personal health and wellness. The incumbent plays a key role in assisting students with clinical care services, mental health referrals and crisis evaluation, communicable disease control, illness assessment and referrals, first aid treatment, self-care programs and health education resources.

The incumbent in this position supports institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes by effectively assisting students in accessing student health services and in protecting the confidentiality of health services provided.

Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Director with the planning, development and implementation of student health services;
• Employ a system of triage, identifying symptoms and behaviors, making independent nursing judgment regarding illness and injury and determines an appropriate course of action;
• Provide basic first aid and initial emergency care intervention utilizing EMS when necessary;
• Provide crisis intervention and referral for emotionally distressed students;
• Perform health-screening tests requiring specific expertise; review test results; consult with the appropriate health care professional regarding additional testing and/or referrals as needed;
• Implements current community health principles of communicable disease, epidemiology, prevention, and infection control
• Advise students on a one-to-one basis for immediate problem solving and/or development of an individual health plan. This plan may include acquainting the student with private or community-based resources through which additional assistance may be obtained;
• Assist the Director with health education programs on a broad range of health and wellness issues. Facilitate groups, workshops and outreach events on a variety of health promotion issues;
• Assist in organizing and maintaining a variety of confidential health records and files related to routine health care, student insurance, accident reports, and statistics;
• Assist in data collection and analysis from daily documentation, surveys, student learning outcomes and other sources.
• Maintain adequate levels of stock medication and medical supplies;
• Manage and monitor the maintenance and upkeep of all medical equipment;
• Organize and maintain examination rooms and other Health Center rooms in a clean and orderly condition;
• Serve as a liaison between the college and community-based referral agencies;
• Assist in the review and critique of policies, procedures, protocols and referral resources;
• Act as a resource person regarding matters related to campus health and safety; also act as a catalyst to bring about positive change;
• Maintain current CPR and first aid certificate training;
• Ensure adherence to HIPPA and FERPA guidelines in Student Health Services;
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner;
• Perform duties at all district sites;
• Work independently with a minimum of supervision; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Required

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing;

Experience:
Preferred

• Two years' experience in professional nursing within the last five years;
• Three or more years' experience in outpatient, public health or school/college health;
• Experience and a strong interest in health promotion/disease prevention; and
• Experience working with or professional training in the following specialty areas: crisis intervention, mental health, drug and alcohol referral, and sexual assault response.

Knowledge of:

• HIPPA and FERPA guidelines;
• California Nurse Practice Act;
• General nursing skills required of a Registered Nurse;
• Assessment techniques and nursing interventions for chronic and acute physical, mental, social and emotional problems;
• Local health and human care resources;
• Current techniques and practices in advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Principles of communicable disease prevention and control;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
• District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to identify symptoms and behavior, make independent nursing judgment regarding illnesses, determine course of action, and provide appropriate legal documentation of all patient encounters using the SOAP format;
• Ability to respond to student requests and inquiries;
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work;
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Work at multiple sites, provide own transportation and travel countywide;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates (current within the last year):
Required

• Possess an appropriate, valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of California Board of Registered Nursing;
• Possess, or be able to obtain, certificates in CPR and basic first aid; and
• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.

Preferred

• Possess, or be able to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate.

Additional Information
Flexible daytime hours Tuesday-Thursday from July 2nd-25th with 2 weeks off between Summer and Fall session (July 26-August 9th). Call manager for details on flexibility with hours.

This position will be starting after July 1, 2019 at 16 hours per week, and will go through approximately October 2019.

Please attach your current resume, CPR certification, First Aid Certification and your CA Registered Nurse license.

Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be selected for an interview.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.







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