Registered Nurse II

Job Description:

Registered Nurse II

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Two full-time positions available on or after January 6, 2025 for Student Health Center.
    Under general supervision of the Student Health Center Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse II provides skilled nursing care in areas of health screening and prevention, health assessment, health and emergency first aid to students. In addition, the incumbent performs administrative functions, and coordinates nursing clinical activities.
    
    Incumbents in this role exercise more independent judgment and discretion in determining patient needs, planning and modifying nursing care, and applying nursing treatments, and often assist higher level RN’s or practitioners in administrative functions such as implementation of services, policies, and procedures and may provide lead work direction to other nursing staff in the assigned area.
    
    The Student Health Center is a fully accredited outpatient clinic that provides primary medical care, health education, wellness promotion, and disease prevention to students at Stanislaus State. This role involves working with a diverse population, assisting them in navigating healthcare with dignity and understanding.
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Triage patients with more complex presentations and develop a nursing diagnosis based on observation of the patient’s physical condition and interpretation of information obtained through the patient interview and other sources.
    • Formulate and implement a nursing care plan for more complex cases requiring higher levels of or more specialized skills and knowledge.
    • Counsel and educate patients and may conduct group sessions for students in matters related to the specialty area, which may include such specialties as nutrition or family planning.
    • May staff a nurse clinic for patient assessment and treatment under established protocols and standardized procedures for specific conditions such as emergency contraception, urinary tract infection, and colds.
    • Prepare patients for medical examinations and treatments.
    • Assist physicians and other similar practitioners in clinical examinations.
    • Perform therapeutic measures and nursing services as ordered by a physician or similar practitioner, such as but not limited to performing TB and other skin tests, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, conducting irrigations and catheterizations, suctioning tracheotomies, observing, recording, and treating drug reactions, applying and changing dressings, measuring and fitting for crutches, teaching patients to walk with crutches, ear lavage, and similar treatments and procedures.
    • Perform basic and CLIA-waived testing, including obtaining specimens and assisting in acquiring other tests for patients such as preparing requisitions for laboratory and X-ray work as ordered by a practitioner.
    • Coordinate activities in specialty areas, ensuring effective integration with other campus units or community services.
    • Assist in administrative functions, such as helping implement services, policies, and procedures in specialized nursing areas.
    • Assist with health education in campus wide health programs.
    • Assist in maintaining and filing medical records.
    • May assign tasks to and review the work of clinic support staff within their scope of practice, including Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
    • Support general health center maintenance.
    • Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments, set up treatment trays, change linen in examination and treatment rooms.
    • Check refrigeration equipment to ensure proper storage temperatures for medications and specimens.
    • Stock supplies.
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, they may provide support to other departments/areas withing functional department/area as needed.
    • May serve as a lead to other nursing staff in the assigned area.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education : 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.
    Experience : One year of professional nursing experience which has provided evidence of the ability to work independently in specialized nursing activities and to support the overall nursing program within the Student Health Center; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
    • One (1) experience as a registered nurse in an ambulatory setting.
    • Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as an RN in a clinical or hospital setting.
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or degree in Health Science, Public Health Administration or equivalent.
    • Clinical experience in an outpatient setting of adults.
    • Experience in Health Wellness Center or related area.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods and procedures.
    • Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to assigned duties.
    • Thorough knowledge of medical supplies and equipment used in nursing practice; and the uses and effects of medications and narcotics.
    • Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to registered nursing and the scope of practice limitations of clinic support staff.
    • Ability to effectively apply nursing knowledge and demonstrate proper techniques and skills in performing nursing duties.
    • Ability to accurately observe and record symptoms, behaviors, and reactions to treatments in order to make a nursing diagnosis.
    • Ability to respond with therapy to treatment reactions.
    • Ability to use applicable health center automated systems to perform duties and maintain records and prepare reports.
    • Ability to gain the cooperation of patients; analyze emergency situations and take prompt action.
    • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
    • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.
    • Ability to be sensitive to and communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
    • Must possess broader and specialized nursing knowledge that supports the performance of specialized duties in such areas as, but not limited to, triage and assessment, patient counseling, and staffing specialized nursing clinics.
    • Must have a broader knowledge of clinic operations and the development and implementation of a nursing program, including procedures and protocols.
    • Must be able to effectively apply specialized nursing skills.
  • Special Conditions
  • • May be required to travel between Turlock and Stockton campus.
    • May be required to work after-hours, evenings, or weekends.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Must possess and maintain a valid California RN license.
    • Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED.
    • Valid California Driver’s License.
  • Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be 4,816 - $5,298 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $4,816 - $9,293 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 2) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
    Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
    
  • Application Deadline
  • November 15, 2024
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 conditionally offered the position.
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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 CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Oct 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 15 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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