Adjunct College Nurse Pool

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college district in California seeks an experienced Adjunct Faculty member for a part-time, temporary position. Responsibilities include providing patient care, evaluating student performance, and maintaining professional standards. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in nursing and a valid California RN license, with a focus on inclusion and diversity. Competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and California Public Health Nurse certificate required.
• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license needed.
• Experience with diverse learning styles and inclusive education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain professional conduct.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness Center staff.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Instructional skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

California Public Health Nurse certificate

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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, please click 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

1. Have a Master\'s degree in nursing and a California Public Health Nurse certificate; OR Bachelor\'s degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, AND a 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.
2. Have a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
3. 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:

• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If your degree title is not exactly the same as one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications above, you must submit documentation for “equivalency” to be considered for the position. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for the form and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified. If you have misplaced your copy please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Application Instructions

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

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation
5. Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License

Additional Instructions

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested, will be disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• 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 copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Please DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college/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, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/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 evaluations see the reference.
• Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.