Part-Time College Nurse (Pool)

The Position

The Colleges seek a part-time College Nurse. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges’ commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

This position is a pool position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a pool of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College.

The advantage of pool positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised.

Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Provides accurate health information on a broad range of health issues

2. Provides on-site clinical services within the scope of practice of a registered nurse

3. Provides health assessment, triage, treatment, and appropriate referral as needed

4. Maintains reports and record keeping; distributes health information, and makes class and group presentations

5. Works closely with the Health Services Coordinator to facilitate the coordination of all programs and services

6. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Possession of a Master’s degree or above 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 or above in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health or community health OR the equivalent (see below)
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school
• Possession of an active California Registered Nurse License
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Screening Committee will interview candidates from those applicants who, in addition to having the requirements, give evidence of any or all of the following :

1. Recent successful experience in a student health services, emergency care, public health services, or health education setting

2. Understanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college

3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with disadvantaged and underrepresented students

4. Knowledge of a variety of innovative health education strategies, techniques and practices

5. Skill in oral and written communication

6. Skill in implementing both short and long range operational plans and procedures

7. Knowledge of and skill in working under Federal, State and local regulations, policies and procedures

8. Proficiency in use of a variety of computer software and database programs related to student and other educational services

9. Knowledge of budget management and reporting

10. Skill and ability to work independently as a self-starter

11. Knowledge of goal-oriented team and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to communicate in Spanish

Faculty Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

Open Date

Open Date : 07 / 08 / 2014

Close Date

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Required application materials will be screened on the basis of Requirements and Desirable Skills and Abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and desirable skills and abilities.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide a teaching demonstration or demonstrate other job-related skills.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following :

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

i. Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional / accredited U.

S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.

S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

i. In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet.

If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime.

However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process.

Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our : Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2020 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus;

in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD.

Our 2020 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters.

The 2020 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000.

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