Under the supervision of the Health Center Director, the College Nurse will serve as an assistant 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.

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 but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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 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, DRC, 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 Coordinator.
• Provide mentoring and training of new staff to the Medicat 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 Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college andthree (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:

Desirable Qualifications:

Bilingual skills

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

The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

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.
• Medicat 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.

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit:

• 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 normach@cos.edu

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