Adjunct College Nurse Clinician 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 Director of Student Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC); 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 Director of Student Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC); and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities as needed.

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.

This assignment is non-instructional and may include, but is not limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating the general health status of students focusing on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness.
• Planning, developing, and coordinating Health Services for students.
• Conducting regular Health Services staff meetings to communicate inter-office and campus-wide information and discuss Health Services operational issues.
• Working with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus community, including such services as, crisis management, mandated immunizations, and educational program requirements.
• Providing confidential health counseling for students with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate.
• Serving as liaison to community health agencies and using these health resources for referral.
• Protecting the well-being of students through prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Establishing standards and procedures for 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.
• 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.
• Monitoring existing programs and services for applicability, safety, and effectiveness.
• Preparing reports, attending meetings, managing Health Services budget, and working with advisory committees.
• Assuming special responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC).
• Providing guest lectures on health-related topics.
• Assisting with and attending sessions relating to staff development.
• Demonstrating skill in the use of software technology supportive of office programs and services and having knowledge and/or training in the use of computers.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

1. Have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing; OR, Bachelors degree in science or health related field and a current and unencumbered California Nursing License (RN or LVN). All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. 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.

*NOTES:

• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If your degree title is not exactly the same as one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications above, you must submit documentation for "equivalency" to be considered for the position. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach a letter detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree and discipline listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified. If you have misplaced your copy please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University
5. Current California Registered Nurse (RN or LVN) License (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested, will be disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• ONLY copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Please DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
• Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.