College Nurse (Part-Time) Reedley College

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time faculty position in nursing. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, adhering to health service policies, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a California Public Health Nurse certificate. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of diverse student backgrounds, with a focus on equity in their practices. This position is part of continuous recruitment with no closing date.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience or a California School Nurse Credential.
• Responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds related to equity-minded practice.
• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities.
• Five years of experience or a California School Nurse Credential.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care including preventative care, health education, assessment, treatment.
• Maintains confidential medical records in accordance with laws.
• Serves as a resource on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Maintains confidential medical records per HIPAA and laws.
• Utilizes electronic medical record keeping system.
• Collaborates with campus departments to meet health needs.
• Serves as a resource on health promotion, disease prevention, safety and health advocacy; participates in outreach.
• Fulfills duties under Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with diverse student backgrounds

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Advanced technological skills

Experience with equity-related initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

California Public Health Nurse certificate

Five years of experience or California School Nurse Credential

Job description

Continuous Recruitment

Continuous recruitment posting to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications reviewed by the hiring department when vacancies arise.

The college nurse provides services in the Student Health Office. The position is based on a public health model, focusing on prevention, intervention, treatment and/or referral.

Essential Functions of Position

At Reedley College, we value service to a diverse student population. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success.

• Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility.
• Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference.
• Supports institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments.
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across internal and external communities.

College Nurse Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care including preventative care, health education, assessment, treatment and/or referral for acute illnesses and injuries.
• Adheres to Health Services, college policies and procedures, applicable regulations, license and standards to ensure compliance.
• Presents current and accurate health educational and wellness resources for students.
• Maintains a secure, accessible system of confidential medical records in accordance with HIPAA, state and federal laws.
• Utilizes advanced technological skills to maintain an electronic medical record keeping system.
• Collaborates with other campus departments to meet the health needs of the campus community.
• Serves as a resource on health promotion, disease prevention, safety and health advocacy; participates in outreach events and classroom presentations.
• Otherwise fulfills all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds related to equity‑minded practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• California Public Health Nurse certificate.
• Five years of experience or a California School Nurse Credential.

Note: If transcripts do not match exactly, petition for equivalency is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all responsibilities.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices.
• Experience with students from varied cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Computer skills for high‑quality instruction and support.
• Effective communication with students and staff.
• Experience serving a diverse community and collaborating with college programs and services.
• Ability to work independently and with a comprehensive team.
• Maintenance of confidential records.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

EEO Statement

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our district’s purpose to support student success.

SCCCD EEO Plan.

Application Notes

This position does not have a closing date; applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Start dates may vary. If no longer interested, withdraw the application. Applications remain on file for 18 months.