Adjunct College Nurse Clinician Pool

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.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: providing direct patient care under the supervision of the Director of Student Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC); 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 Director of Student Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC); and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities as needed.

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

This assignment is non-instructional and may include, but is not limited to:Assessing and evaluating the general health status of students focusing on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness.Planning, developing, and coordinating Health Services for students.Conducting regular Health Services staff meetings to communicate inter-office and campus-wide information and discuss Health Services operational issues.Working with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus community, including such services as, crisis management, mandated immunizations, and educational program requirements.Providing confidential health counseling for students with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate.Serving as liaison to community health agencies and using these health resources for referral.Protecting the well-being of students through prevention and control of communicable diseases.Establishing standards and procedures for 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.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.Monitoring existing programs and services for applicability, safety, and effectiveness.Preparing reports, attending meetings, managing Health Services budget, and working with advisory committees.Assuming special responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC).Providing guest lectures on health-related topics.Assisting with and attending sessions relating to staff development.Demonstrating skill in the use of software technology supportive of office programs and services and having knowledge and/or training in the use of computers.Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing OR Bachelors degree in science or health related field and a current and unencumbered California Nursing License (RN or LVN). All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.

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.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

Los Rios Community College District Application

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements )

Current California Registered Nurse (RN or LVN) License (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

Transcript Requirements:

Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.

Foreign transcripts are not accepted . For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.

Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.

If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.

Transcripts must clearly identify the institution name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight/Circle this information.

Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress .

If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education. Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.

Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose it.

Additional Instructions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.

Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume" or "see transcripts" will be disqualified.

Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Who can apply

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