Nurse Associate III

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sdccdjobs in San Diego is seeking a qualified nurse responsible for patient care in the Student Health Services Office. Duties include health screenings, administering medications, and providing first aid.

Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's in Nursing, a Public Health Certificate, and experience in a nursing environment. Commitment to diversity and student needs is essential for this role. A full-time position with varied working conditions is offered.

Qualifications

• Full-time nursing experience required.
• Valid CPR certification for healthcare professionals.
• Valid California drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Perform health screenings and testing measures for eligible students.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to patients.
• Administer medications and perform venipuncture.

Skills

Knowledge of professional nursing practices

Ability to administer first aid

Maintain effective relationships

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Public Health Certificate

Job description

The Position

Under the direction of the College Nurse- Health Services Director, the position is responsible for patient care provided to eligible students requesting services from the Student Health Services Office.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform health screening and testing measures for all eligible students.
• Perform health assessments and provide health education.
• Interpret and reinforce health care instructions.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to patients presenting for treatment.
• Assist nurse practitioners and college physician as needed.
• Administer medications and dispense over the counter medications.
• Perform tuberculosis screening and administer other immunizations.
• Perform venipuncture and collection of laboratory specimens.
• Assist in maintaining public health standards for disease control.
• Assist in developing education and screening programs.
• Gather and maintain health data on students at the time of admission; maintain necessary health records.
• Advise individuals about health problems and preventive health measures.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing service according to the level of educational preparation.
• Maintain a current reliable directory for off‑campus social and medical services.
• Assist in the training of medical office assistants.

Qualifications

Knowledge of professional nursing practices and principles, current health trends and first aid procedures, community college organization and structure, scope of student services, and the role of health programs. Ability to administer first aid and appropriate nursing services; administer medications; draw blood; collect and prepare laboratory specimens; control contagious disease through exclusion, inspection, immunization, and chest x‑ray survey as needed; interpret health appraisals and standards of normal growth and development; maintain effective relationships with community health agencies and professional organizations; provide prevention and care of accidents and emergency illnesses; and relate effectively to adolescents and adults with special health problems and needs in a diverse population. Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a Public Health Certificate from an accredited institution. Full‑time nursing experience. Valid CPR certification for healthcare professionals. Valid California drivers’ license.

Desired Qualifications

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Varies upon assignment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate is required to complete the following prior to employment: Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); And present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Posting Number

NC00339