Nurse Practitioner (50%) - 11 Months

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college in California seeks a Nurse Practitioner responsible for delivering healthcare services on campus. This part-time role involves providing direct patient care, health education, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance student health support. Applicants should possess relevant nursing certifications and demonstrate commitment to diverse educational environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare setting.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Commitment to diversity in educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and maintains comprehensive health records.
• Administers medical care, including diagnosis and treatment.
• Collaborates with health care teams and assures quality service.

Skills

Advanced nursing care

Patient assessment

Counseling

Collaboration

Emergency procedures

Education

California Registered Nurse License

BRN Certificate

BCLS and AED Certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (50%) - 11 Months
North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015831P
Location: Cypress College
Department: CC Health Services
Percentage of Employment: 50%
Months of Employment: 11 Months Per Year
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides direct patient care in accordance with Standardized Policies and Procedures, and consistent with community standards and Health Services Center policies and procedures; assures timely patient care; maintains an understanding of the social and environmental context of health on the college campus.

Takes appropriate health history according to presenting complaint and physical findings, including pertinent negatives; formulates appropriate medical and nursing assessment of patient problems; discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and determines when to collaborate or refer to physician and/or specialist for further evaluation and/or treatment; provides feedback and/or follow-up to patients in a timely manner.

Formulates appropriate disposition and/or treatment plan, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, implementing therapeutic treatment modalities (including medications), and providing appropriate patient instruction; determines the need for appropriate follow-up care and arranges for appropriate referrals of patients.

Evaluates the total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet those needs; provides counseling and support to patients as appropriate; integrates health education and instruction in health maintenance and disease prevention, including guidance in nutrition, risk factors, episodic illness, contraception and self-care; collaborates with other disciplines in planning, developing, gathering, implementing, and evaluating patient education materials.

Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the health care team in the management of medical, psychological and urgent conditions; consults Medical Director and colleagues when appropriate; refers administrative inquiries, patient complaints and concerns to appropriate supervisor; participates in the Quality Assurance activities and in the development of standards, policies and protocols essential to the delivery of quality medical, nursing and preventative health care services.

Legibly and accurately charts patient care, progress and current status; records content of all patient encounters within patient’s medical records in the S-O-A-P format when appropriate; maintains up-to-date patient health history, including documentation of medication allergies; completes appropriate forms as needed; maintains professional standards of documentation.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed; serves as a resource person for other nursing staff in the enhancement of basic nursing practice.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner; maintains certifications and clinical competencies that are consistent with the focus of practice.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for performing clinical and educational services in support of the overall operation of a college Health Services Center. Working independently and under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner administers direct medical care, including diagnosis and treatment to patients, utilizing written procedures and protocols as guidelines.

Working Relationships:
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Nurse Practitioner maintains frequent contact with various departments, personnel, students, vendors and outside agencies.

The Nurse Practitioner works with the Health Center Director on issues of efficiency, patient flow, teamwork and patient satisfaction, and works in collaboration with the Medical Director on issues of professional practice and performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing care principles, methods and procedures

Working knowledge of women’s and men’s health evaluation and treatment

Working knowledge of medications, their actions, use, and side effects

Working knowledge of Standardized Policies and Procedures and the California Nurse Practice Act

Working knowledge of infection control procedures and sterile techniques

Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and health and safety precautions applicable to work in a clinical setting

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of applicable computer software applications

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Ability to perform comprehensive physical assessment

Ability to obtain comprehensive health history and psychosocial data

Ability to interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests, and distinguish
between normal and abnormal findings

Ability to document and assess findings and establishing a
therapeutic plan of action

Ability to coordinate screening and follow-up of communicable
diseases

Ability to balance patient care needs and the efficient operation of
the Health Services Center

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure or in
difficult situations

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
procedures

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course
of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working
relationships with patients and health care personnel

Special Requirements:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Possession of a valid and active California Registered Nurse License and BRN Certificate.If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid and current RN license and BRN certificate. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Current Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) AND use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid BCLS and AED Certification. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid and active California license as a Registered Nurse and BRN certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner;

Possession of a valid BRN Furnishing number and certificate;

Current Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED);

Minimum of one year of work experience as a nurse practitioner in a health care setting with an adult population.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner;

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a college health center.

Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast-paced outpatient clinic environment requiring ability to keep pace within appointment system and appropriate pace for walk-in patient load; subject to constant interruptions, frequent interaction with others, and unscheduled emergencies; subject to exposure to biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids, blood and blood products, communicable diseases, toxic or caustic chemicals, and sharp objects);

Requires ability to visually assess injuries and ability to hear and communicate orally in person and on the telephone for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures, or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge; requires ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; requires lifting and assisting injured patients, pushing and pulling a wheelchair with an adult patient, standing, bending, kneeling, or crouching during medical examinations and emergency situations;

Requires repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities.

Salary Range: $5,735 - $6,952 Per Month
Open Date: 06/04/2025
Close Date: 06/18/2025

Special Instructions Summary: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/8392









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