Substitute - Registered Nurse

Definition

The Substitute - Registered Nurse organizes, coordinates, and administers health services that enhance the health status and education of adult students and staff.

Provides professional nursing services, including case management, to a diverse population of students including those with medical conditions and disabilities.

Collaborates with other healthcare providers and agencies to coordinate healthcare.

Definition :

Under general supervisor, substitute employees perform a variety of work in support of a college or district program or office.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute : vacancy employees are appointed temporarily when recruiting to fill a permanent position.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute : no vacancy employees replace classified employees who are temporarily absent from duty.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are at-will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District.

Substitute employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

Substitute non classified employees who are appointed temporarily while the District is recruiting for the permanent position may not exceed 130 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Substitute non classified employees who are temporarily replacing a classified employee may not exceed 160 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Retired CalPERS Annuitants : may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30)*

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

Identifies students with health problems that interfere with effective learning. Employs case finding, screening, interviewing, and observation techniques as well as analysis of health records to assess student health status.

Refers students with particular needs to higher level health professionals and / or community resources.

• Compiles health and demographic information from students, noting health history and population health trends including social, emotional, and environmental aspects.
• Provides urgent nursing care for ill and injured students. Provides District Student Accident Insurance policy for appropriate students.

Refers patients to local healthcare providers for more advanced treatment.

• Provides initial mental health assessment, intake, crisis screening, and intervention. Collaborates with behavioral health providers to manage care, make referrals, and stabilize patients.
• Provides registered nursing care services as mandated by law, as per current standing orders, and as prescribed by a Student Health Medical Provider.
• Evaluates and documents the progress of individual care plans and therapeutic programs and makes modifications within scope of practice.
• May coordinate and participate in implementing immunization programs. Administers immunizations according to medical protocols and safe and appropriate guidelines.
• Conducts health assessments and physical examinations in accordance with community college health mandates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.

Abilities

The abilities required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.

Physical Abilities

The physical abilities required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.

Education and Experience

Requires an Associate's degree in nursing plus two years of successful nursing experience in a public health, urgent care clinic, school, or hospital setting.

Or, any combination of

education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the

position.

Preferred : Bachelor's degree in nursing; nursing experience in a community or college /

university health setting.

Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid California driver license.

Requires a valid California Registered Nurse License.

Requires a valid Healthcare Provider CPR / AED certificate.

Preferred : Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate.

Work Conditions

Work is performed indoors and at time outdoors where some exposure exists to communicable diseases.

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Non-academic, non-classified substitute : vacancy employees are appointed temporarily when recruiting to fill a permanent position.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute : no vacancy employees replace classified employees who are temporarily absent from duty.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are at-will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District.

Substitute employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

Substitute non classified employees who are appointed temporarily while the District is recruiting for the permanent position may not exceed 130 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Substitute non classified employees who are temporarily replacing a classified employee may not exceed 160 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Retired CalPERS Annuitants : may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30)*

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees.

Short term / temporary assignments do not offer fringe benefits or pay for holidays or time not worked.

The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. Please note that early evening availability is desirable.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference : BP / AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.

Individual's interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Application materials must be electronically submitted on-line at http : / / www.cccd.edu / employment . Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes :

• A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
• A current Resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)
• Answers to ALL Supplemental Questions, if any (please provide clear and detailed responses, where applicable, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview;

please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N / A", or leave blank).

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview, the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College , Golden West College , and Orange Coast College .

The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational / technical education, community services and student support services.

Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.

Since it's founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States.

Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators / managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success.

The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.