College Nurse Adjunct Pool

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs.This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: providing direct patient care under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, pleaseclick here.

Typical Duties

Under the supervision of the Dean, the College Nurse's duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating the general health status of students and staff focusing on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness.

• Working with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus community, including but not limited to such services as emergency response, crisis management, mandated providing immunizations, health education, sexual health services and education and educational program requirements.

• Providing confidential health counseling for students and college personnel with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate.

• Working collaboratively with the Health & Wellness Center staff, inclusive of a range of professional staff, to promote and support the wellbeing and health of students

• Maintaining liaison with community health agencies and using these health resources for referral.

• Protecting the well-being of students' children attending the campus children's centers, and college personnel through prevention and control of communicable diseases.

• Establishing standards and procedures for medical care, including first aid care; providing appropriate first aid care as necessary on campus.

• Conducting an on-going program of health education for the college community through classroom presentations, bulletins, newsletters, seminars, workshops, and other activities.

• Serving as a health consultant to students, faculty, and staff.

• Assisting in and maintaining a safe and healthy college environment by identifying hazards and recommending safety improvements.

• Reviewing and evaluating the Health Services program and participating in planning to respond to identified needs.

• Developing and implementing new programs responsive to the identified needs of our students

• Monitoring existing programs and services for equity, applicability, safety, and effectiveness.

• Completing duties as assigned by the supervisor include preparing reports, attending meetings, managing health center budget, working with advisory committees, and other related duties.

• Assuming special responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Performing committee work and attending meetings relating to college health or related programs.

• Preparing reports as required.

• Assisting with and attending sessions relating to staff development.

• Documenting patient records within the established electronic health record system in accordance with district policies and procedures.

• Having knowledge and/or training in the use of computers and demonstrating skill in the use of software technology supportive of office programs and services.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a Master's degree in nursing and a California Public Health Nurse certificate; ORBachelor's degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, ANDa Master's degree in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health or community health; OR, the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.

• Have a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTES:

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.

• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and informationon theequivalency determination process.

• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

• A Los Rios Community College District Application

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN or LVN) License

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.

• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.

• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.

• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluationsclick here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.