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College Nurse (Temporary Position)

Employer
Ventura County Community College District
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 10, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Part Time


College Nurse (Temporary Position)

Ventura County Community College District


Salary: $36.47 Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: Provisional-023

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

Description

This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary assignments only and not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will and do not accrue property interest in the assignment and are not eligible for benefits.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, provide medical care for sick or injured students and district employees, perform laboratory tests and procedures, provide health information about a wide variety of health concerns, and perform related duties in support of a college health center.

WHO WE ARE
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District ensures that all employees and applicants for positions will have equal opportunity for employment regardless of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Board Policy 3506 COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees and Students requires that all students and employees of the Ventura County Community College District, which includes faculty, staff, volunteers, student workers, and administrators, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new employees must be fully vaccinated by the first day of employment. An exemption may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical and/or religious reasons. Employees who receive an exemption will be required to wear a mask or face covering while on District property and/or facilities and will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing twice weekly. For more information about VCCCD's vaccine requirement, please visit the District's COVID-19 Information Website.

Representative Duties
Provide medical care for sick or injured students and district employees; observe and record pertinent symptoms on medical records; respond to emergency situations with appropriate medical triage and care; administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); arrange emergency transportation to medical facilities as needed. E

Perform laboratory tests and procedures such as venipuncture, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests, throat cultures, pregnancy tests, and tuberculin skin tests; read test results and provide referral and counseling as appropriate. E

Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners during appointment hours; prepare patients for examination and check vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; measure height and weight; administer vision and hearing tests; administer treatments and medication under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner; dispense drugs and apply devices such as splints; change dressings; adjust crutches for patients as requested by physician. E

Take health histories from patients and record pertinent information regarding symptoms, drug allergies, and family history; maintain accurate health records on patients; complete accident reports and student insurance forms. E

Provide students with health and wellness information about a wide variety topics including nutrition, stress management, communicable diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and substance abuse; refer patients to appropriate community health and social service agencies; assist with special health care projects and workshops. E

Distribute and replenish first aid kits, dressings, and thermometers; inventory, order, and restock medications, antibiotics and other supplies in the Health Center and first aid kits throughout campus as needed. E

Assist with health service and educational activities by preparing visual aids and flyers; update bulletin boards and re-stock supplies of informational pamphlets and brochures. E

Perform a variety of clerical tasks as needed; type and complete accident reports; maintain a variety of files.

Attend a variety of professional workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to:

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience: Two years of recent experience as a professional nurse.

Licenses and other Requirements:

Valid Registered Nursing License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing

Valid CPR Certification

Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened for evidence of the minimum qualifications and submitted to the hiring department as they are received, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Please include ALL employment you wish to be considered in the Employment Experience section of the application and complete all fields. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Employment Experience section of the application will not be considered.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION: If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. To search institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit https://www.chea.org/state-licensed-or-authorized-institutions or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx.If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.



To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/3221389/college-nurse-temporary-position






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