College Health Registered Nurse

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:

Department: Health Services (M)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
College/Campus: Moreno Valley
Physical location of the position: Moreno Valley
Employment Type: Part-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week: 30 hours/week
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade Q
Salary Amount: $46.62-$56.76
Salary Type: Hourly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides clinical nursing care to students; assesses physical and mental health of patients; collaborates with physicians and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan; responds to emergencies and performs crisis intervention.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
An associate's degree in nursing and five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, which may include emergency room, critical care, and/or public/family health; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Experience:
Knowledge of:
1. Principles and practices of nursing care.
2. Current nursing and community health principles.
3. Clinical and medical protocols.
4. Methods and techniques of assessing individuals for health purposes.
5. Public health matters such as epidemiology, communicable diseases, psychological trends, and other health issues, prevention, and control.
6. Practices and procedures involved in the establishment and implementation of treatment and therapeutic plans for common illnesses, injuries, and mental health crises.
7. Health issues common to the community college population.
8. Community health referral resources.
9. First aid and CPR practices.
10. Crisis intervention methods and techniques for a diverse range of situations.
11. Clinical safety rules and regulations including the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.

Ability to:
1. Provide nursing assessments and care to evaluate the physical and mental health needs of patients.
2. Implement treatment or therapeutic plans as appropriate, following policies, procedures, and physician orders.
3. Assess individuals and triage treatment options.
4. Perform phlebotomy for ordered laboratory.
5. Provide appropriate emergency response and crisis intervention.
6. Understand technical and medical terminology.
7. Maintain records and prepare reports.
8. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
9. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
10. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
11. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
12. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.
13. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
14. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
15. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
1. A valid driver's license and proof of insurability may be required to drive a District or personal vehicle.
2. Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license, which must be maintained throughout employment.
3. Possession of a valid CPR certificate, which must be maintained throughout employment.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard health clinic setting and use standard medical office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from staff.

The essential functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees primarily work in a health clinic environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering first aid, CPR, and/or treating patients. Employees may interact with upset individuals when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Receives students with scheduled appointments; prepares paperwork and pre-exam procedures; processes insurance paperwork; answers billing inquiries; acts as an advocate in resolving any problems within area of responsibility that may develop.
2. Provides nursing care; collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan and resolve health issues, problems, and illnesses as appropriate.
3. Assesses walk-in patients and identifies and implements appropriate plan of care including the need for first aid, scheduling appointments, urgent care, or 911 services.
4. Responds to emergencies; differentiates between medical non-emergency and emergency cases; provides first aid; takes appropriate actions according to established protocols.
5. Provides crisis intervention for students and staff.
6. Conducts assessments of patients including case histories, vital signs, visual acuity, mental status, hearing acuity, and other screening tests; documents related information.
7. Prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, and files related to clinical activities, examinations, assessments, and assigned activities; prepares and maintains cumulative health records.
8. Communicates with patients, personnel, and a variety of outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns as allowed by laws governing the release of medical information.
9. Dispenses medications and administers immunizations and TB tests as appropriate, according to the clinic protocols.
10. Operates various medical instruments and equipment including thermometers, stethoscopes, and screening devices.
11. Acts as a resource person regarding matters related to campus health and safety; provides classroom orientations on student health services provided.
12. Assists in procedures concerning the handling of contaminated items and materials.
13. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 10 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity.

In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows:

Lorraine Jones, Ed.D., M.S.W.
District Compliance Officer and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator
3801 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501
lorraine.jones@rccd.edu
951-222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Document: Active Californina RN license;
Optional Applicant Documents: Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date September 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Special Comments: IMPORTANT NOTICES:
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*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 2nd or 3rd week of September.

Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.

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* An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing "see resume" or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.

* All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

* Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.

* Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted:Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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College Health Registered Nurse

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