College Nurse

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number F Position Title Part-Time College Nurse (Pool) Location Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Skyline College Department Human Resources DIST (DEPT) Position Number PTF039 Percentage of Full Time Varies FLSA Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Months per Year other If other, please specify Semester assignments as needed Salary Range Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and clinical experience. Pending any assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Special - $51.86 up to $70.64 per hour. Min Salary Max Salary Position Type Part-Time Faculty, Temporary Posting Text Who We Are The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners. The College and the District The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College District's Educational Services & Planning website. Who We Want We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: (1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; (2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; (3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; (4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and (5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Your cover letter must include discussion of the following questions: What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized? How is your approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve? 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. 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 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 Physical Requirements Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications For persons applying for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental question on the online application choosing one or more of the following: b. Degree Equivalence The applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. b. Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's Degree is not generally expected or available. The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i) a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's Degree, and ii) a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by course work required for the degree major. b. Professional Achievement Equivalence The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. 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. Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/08/2014 First Review Date 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 . click apply for full job details