Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Registered Nurse performs a variety of medical services for students at the Student Health Center under the general supervision of the Medical Chief of Staff. They work according to established protocols to provide direct nursing care for registered students, care for work-related injuries of University faculty and staff, and limited first aid for campus visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage-work under protocol direction and with occasional direction from the Clinic Manager
• Take vital signs
• Record pertinent symptoms and obtain a brief medical history on the majority of patients seen at the Health Center
• Make appropriate entries in patients’ electronic medical records
• Administer immunizations, TB tests, and certain medications under the guidelines of standardized procedures
• Order x-rays and lab work (as needed) according to a standing order policy
• Prepare and assist patients for examinations
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures and give treatment as ordered, including IV therapy, IM injections (Depo Provera, Ceftriaxone, etc.), and oral medications (Zithromax, etc.)
• Complete semi-skilled tasks such as electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening tests, and spirometry
• Answer patient questions, including via telephone, consulting with physicians, nurse practitioners, administrators, or other staff as needed
• Clean and stock work area with medication or supplies and notify the Clinic Manager if stock is short, depleted, or expired
• Sterilize equipment and maintain supplies and instruments in order
• Daily housekeeping responsibilities
• Provide health education and counseling to patients
• Assist the Clinic Manager in conducting new hire orientation, training new employees, and supervising clinical aide
• Act on behalf of Nursing Lead if so designated in her/his absence

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general methods, procedures, and practices of an outpatient medical facility
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to registered nursing and the scope of practice limitations of clinic support staff
• Thorough knowledge of medical supplies and equipment used in nursing practice; and the uses and effects of medications and narcotics
• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles
• Working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Working knowledge of software applications used in the Health Center
• Ability to effectively apply nursing knowledge and demonstrate proper techniques and skills in performing nursing duties
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively apply specialized nursing skills
• Ability to accurately observe and record symptoms, behaviors, and reactions to treatments in order to make a nursing diagnosis;
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize, and plan work and projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies.
• Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a professional nursing program in an approved school of nursing or by additional preparation as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and one year of progressively responsible full-time professional nursing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities
• Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years post-graduate RN experience in student healthcare

Compensation

Classification: Registered Nurse II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,981/month - $6,368/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,083/month - $7,878/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Current License

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 29. 2022 through July 13, 2022 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .



Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: June 29, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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