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Job Title Health Services Registered Senior Nurse - Modesto Junior College Site: Modesto Junior College Salary Range / Other

Range 49 – $6,188 to $7,916 per month
2018-19 Classified Salary Schedule
Monday through Friday: 8 hours day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year

(May include evenings & weekends)

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

Benefits

The District currently pays for a number of health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and basic life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid.

Position Summary Information

Job Description

DEFINITION
Under direction, provides a wide range of professional nursing services to students, staff and others in support of a college health service program, including services that require knowledge of public health practices; assists in the planning and implementation of college health service activities through cooperation with appropriate medical authorities; monitors the effectiveness of program activities and services; provides training to staff and others pertaining to first aid, child care, and other health practice areas; serves as a resource regarding student health management strategies, problems and concerns; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the second full working level class in the Health Services Nurse Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). An incumbent of this class must be a Registered Nurse in the State of California and must also have a Public Health Nurse Certificate. Incumbents at this level provide a wide range of standard nursing services typically associated with a health clinic setting, including the most complex nursing duties that require knowledge of public health nursing issues as they apply to an educational institution.

This class may be distinguished from the lower level class of Health Services Nurse because incumbents in that class, require less patient care experience and need not possess a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is generally performed in an indoor health care clinic setting. Travel between campuses may be required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Incumbents in this class work under the direction of a manager or senior manager, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives and solve non-routine problems, referring only unusual matters to a supervisor

An incumbent in this class does not directly supervise other full-time employees, but may serve as a lead worker by assigning, directing and/or monitoring the work of subordinate full time employees on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of:
•Principles, practices, methods and procedures of public health nursing, health promotion, and disease prevention and control.
•General nursing principles, practices and techniques, including assessment, patient care planning and delivery, patient education, and evaluation of outcomes.
•Medical terminology and equipment.
•Nursing routines and protocols specific to area of assignment.
•Principles and techniques of drug administration, and uses and effects of medications.
•Principles, practices and techniques of safety and infection control.
•Laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of public health nursing.
•Community medical and social agencies and resources.
•Environmental, sociological and psychological problems affecting public health nursing.
Ability to:
•Independently plan, organize and implement public health nursing activities.
•Assess community, individual and family health needs and problems.
•Develop and implement patient care plans and/or referrals.
•Administer medications, perform skilled nursing treatments and procedures, and adapt nursing skills to various environments and situations.
•Apply teaching principles and provide education and counseling.
•Exercise sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice.
•Prepare and maintain organized, detailed and accurate medical records.
•Collaborate with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis.
•Demonstrate sensitivity to the effects of culture and ethnic background on health issues.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
•Work in, and with individuals from, various cultural, physical, behavioral and environmental settings.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in nursing, health science or a closely related field.
Experience: Five years as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, medical office, nursing home or other clinical setting, that included the direct delivery of preventative and treatment care services.

Example of Duties

•Coordinates and performs a wide range of professional nursing duties in support of a college student health services program.
•Provides first aid and urgent treatment for illnesses and injuries suffered by students, staff and others; calls and coordinates with emergency personnel if necessary.
•Provides nursing services in a health care clinic setting; performs a nursing assessment of the health situation; takes and records vital signs; performs basic blood and urine screenings for glucose, Hbg, pregnancy and other issues as indicated; provides appropriate referrals to other services as appropriate; maintains a liaison with social service and/or health service agencies to follow-up on referrals.
•Provides immunizations, tuberculosis screenings, vision/hearing tests and other services for eligible students and staff; provides employment-related and/or allied health program screenings as assigned.
•Provides counsel, guidance and treatment to students regarding their physical, emotional and/or social issues, problems and concerns; provides health information and instruction regarding nutrition, diet, social issues, communicable diseases, and other matters.
•Oversees the collection, organizing, analysis and maintenance of student health information in both automated and manual data management systems; provides data and information to students and staff in accordance with laws, regulations and District policies.
•Meets, confers and counsels with students, staff and others regarding alternative solutions to student health issues, problems and concerns.
•Coordinates and performs research activities in an effort to determine the effectiveness of health service programs.
•Assists in the planning, development and implementation of strategies to provide for health service emergencies.
•Assists in identifying health service program needs; participates in the development of health instructional programs and campaigns.
•Establishes and maintains a variety of records and files pertaining to student health services; documents student clinic visits and other services provided; may prepare and present management reports regarding health service functions and activities.
•Coordinates special health-related activities, programs and events; advises groups regarding proper procedures and administrative requirements; helps with publicity and other preparatory activities; ensures that programs/events comply with policies, laws and other requirements.
•Assists medical staff during scheduled physician clinics.
•Attends meetings; may participate on committees and/or task forces.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate. Possession of current and valid certificates in CPR and first aid. Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.

Physical and Mental Standards

Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, clinic materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; ability to deal with clients during difficult times frequent contact with others including substantial public contact.

Additional Applicant Information

Applications are accepted online only at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

YCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/21/2019 Close Date 05/20/2019 Open Until Filled No Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a U.S. Citizen?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * If you are not a U.S. citizen, are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I am a U.S. citizen question does not apply
3. * To avoid conflict of interest, Yosemite Community College District, YCCD, permits employment of near relatives only under certain conditions. Are any of your near relatives; a child, parent, spouse or domestic partner, sibling, or in-laws or step relatives in the relationships listed, currently employed by YCCD, that includes Modesto Junior College, Columbia College or the District Office?Respond YES or NO.IF YES - it is required that you provide the name or names of the person or persons along with their position title in the space provided for response.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please tell us how you heard about this job announcement:
   • Job Fair
   • YCCD Recruitment Website
   • Website-Other
   • YCCD Email
   • Family/Friend
   • Newspaper
   • CCC Registry

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcript (Attach all college transcripts)
4. List of Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. List of Graduate Courses