Adjunct College Nurse Pool

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: providing direct patient care under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Under the supervision of the Dean, the College Nurse's duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating the general health status of students and staff focusing on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness.
• Working with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus community, including but not limited to such services as emergency response, crisis management, mandated providing immunizations, health education, sexual health services and education and educational program requirements.
• Providing confidential health counseling for students and college personnel with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with the Health & Wellness Center staff, inclusive of a range of professional staff, to promote and support the wellbeing and health of students
• Maintaining liaison with community health agencies and using these health resources for referral.
• Protecting the well-being of students' children attending the campus children's centers, and college personnel through prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Establishing standards and procedures for medical care, including first aid care; providing appropriate first aid care as necessary on campus.
• Conducting an on-going program of health education for the college community through classroom presentations, bulletins, newsletters, seminars, workshops, and other activities.
• Serving as a health consultant to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assisting in and maintaining a safe and healthy college environment by identifying hazards and recommending safety improvements.
• Reviewing and evaluating the Health Services program and participating in planning to respond to identified needs.
• Developing and implementing new programs responsive to the identified needs of our students
• Monitoring existing programs and services for equity, applicability, safety, and effectiveness.
• Completing duties as assigned by the supervisor include preparing reports, attending meetings, managing health center budget, working with advisory committees, and other related duties.
• Assuming special responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Performing committee work and attending meetings relating to college health or related programs.
• Preparing reports as required.
• Assisting with and attending sessions relating to staff development.
• Documenting patient records within the established electronic health record system in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Having knowledge and/or training in the use of computers and demonstrating skill in the use of software technology supportive of office programs and services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

1. Have a Master's degree 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 in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health or community health. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requestedor you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Current Public Health Nurse Certificate
6. Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.