Registered Nurse II

Job no: 494223
Department: Health and Wellness
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Stockton
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Health Professionals, Probationary, Full Time

Position Summary
Full time position available on or after November 12, 2019 in Health & Wellness at the Stanislaus State University-Stockton Center.

Under general direction by the Clinic Nurse Manager of the Student Health Center at the Stanislaus campus, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care in areas of health screening and prevention, health assessment, health education, and promotion and emergency first aid care to students. In addition, the RN performs administrative functions, and coordinates nursing clinical activities.

Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provides appropriate nursing care including assessment, triage and monitoring utilizing standardized procedures.
Maintains proper medical records and utilizes SOAP format in charting notes.
Work directly with clinicians in treatment of students utilizing the nursing process which includes aspects of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in all teaching and clinical practices.
Monitors and controls clinic flow.
Administers medication, treatment, wound care, immunizations, injections.
Performs and monitors clinical testing such as electrocardiography, peak expiratory flow rate, hearing and vision screening and other clinical testing.
Performs IV insertion, administers medication/fluids as ordered, monitors and maintains infusion.
Manages sterile processing and infection control.
Acts as a liaison with public health agencies and hospitals as needed for Student Health Center issues related to public health.
Initiates lab work, xrays, diagnostic tests, medical reports and referrals, and emergency care according to policies and procedures.
Provides well-documented, accurate and sensitive telephone and walk-in advice and triage as well as patient education and self-care instruction.
Performs tuberculin (PPD) skin tests, interprets results and provides information regarding referral and counseling to students as appropriate.
Administers first aid to students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Assists with health-related issues to other campus and departments and programs (including New Student Orientations or out-reach clinical activities, i.e., mobile vaccination clinics).
Consults with physician or higher-level RN in areas which lie outside his/her scope of practice.
Performs venipuncture as required to obtain blood for laboratory analysis.
Maintains adequate levels of stock medications, medical and surgical supplies.
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep (including calibration) of all medical equipment.
Manages and monitors the county-acquired immunization supplies, logs and tallies.
Assists with the development, implementation, evaluation and updates of all nursing school protocols, policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with the Staff Physician including chart review, competency testing, orienting, reviewing work and providing input to performance evaluations.
Participates in quality improvement studies and activities.
Participates in staff meetings and committees.
Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
Assists in the Health Educator in campus-wide health programs.
Other duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:High School Diploma or equivalent, as well as 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

College health experience in an outpatient setting of adult patients.
Ability to work independently under standardized procedures.
One-year experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory setting and two years progressively responsible experience as an RN in a clinical or hospital setting.

Required Qualifications

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.
Ability to effectively apply specialized nursing skills.

License or Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid California RN license.
Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED.
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 function.
Walking, standing, sitting, bending during 8-hour work day.
Occasional lifting or moving patients or kneeling on a hard surface.
Ability to use and manipulate a variety of medical/surgical office and computer equipment.
Salary Range
$4,083 - $7,878 per month plus excellent paid benefits. (Anticipated salary will be $4,083 – $5,308 per month, depending on the qualifications of the successful finalist.)

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 14 paid holidays a year. Link to Benefits Summary: CSUEU (Units 2,5,7,9)

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
OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN OCTOBER 21, 2019. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)

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 theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing athttps://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, or by calling 209-667-3572.

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:https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf.
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 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

To Apply, visit:
http://careers.csustan.edu/st/en-us/job/494223/registered-nurse-ii





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