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Description

Definition

Under direction, performs Registered Nurse (RN)duties by providing care for students and assists in the implementation of health programs and health education services; assesses patients, byobtaining relevant information, and documenting appropriate information; provides health information, direction, and counseling based on their specific injury, illness, or concern and physician's recommendations to remediate problems; maintains clean and sanitized examination rooms for patient visits; ensures all supplies and equipment are sanitized, organized and adequately stocked; prepares and maintains confidential medical records; and performsother duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the department manager.

Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but may provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, and/or student workers.

SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday: 12 PM - 5 PM
This is a temporary substitute position on an as needed basis. Schedule will vary as needed for coverage.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review: March, 9, 2026.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed in this classification.

• Performs RN duties byproviding care for students and assists in the implementation of health programs and health education services.

• Assesses patients by obtaining relevant information and documenting appropriate information including performing general patient assessments.

• Provides health information, direction, and counseling to patients based on their specific injury, illness, or concern and physician's recommendations to remediate problems; distributes printed materials and other resources and provides referrals to other community and health resources and professionals as applicable.

• Maintains clean and sanitized examination rooms for patient visits; ensures all supplies and equipment are sanitized, organized and adequately stocked.

• Prepares and maintains confidential medical records by documenting medical information, condition, treatment, advice, and referrals on medical charts and organizing the files and information to facilitate retrieval in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

• Collects and analyzes patient data to identify trends and calculates relevant statistics for regular reporting.

• Administers injections for vaccines, monitors for adverse reactions, and follows-up as necessary.

• Performs routine screening for patients; notifies the patient of the results.

• Treats wounds by performing appropriate first aid and dressings as determined by the nature of the injury or condition.

• Provides crisis intervention by assessing the patient and situation and involving the appropriate parties as necessary to resolve the situation and treat patients.

• Responds to District emergencies by providing first-aid and conveying relevant information to prehospital providers.

• Administers first-aid care for injured persons triaging based on severity, applying treatments where possible, providing appropriate referrals, and contacting prehospital providers and/or College Police, as necessary.

• Contacts and/or meets with patients as necessary to monitor progress and compliance with care plans and evaluate and deliver test results.

• Maintains the inventory of current medical and surgical supplies, ordering medications, antibiotics, and other supplies as necessary and safely discarding outdated products on a monthly basis.

• Assists in updating nursing and office policies and procedures.

• Creates and maintains handouts on health-related topics for health center patients and visitors; serves as a technical resource to staff, patients, and others concerning nursing functions, activities, and related services by responding to inquiries and providing information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.

• Creates and coordinates health education events and programs for the District.

• May provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, and/or student workers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The education, training, and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of current Registered Nurse experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

• Must possessand maintain a current California license as a Registered Nurse.

• Must possess and maintain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provider card (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).

Knowledge of:

• Current nursing terminology, practices, procedures, and techniques.

• Current methods and principles of personal hygiene, health maintenance, and disease prevention.

• Symptoms, treatment, and therapeutic plans for common illnesses, injuries, and mental health crises.

• Community resources for health promotion, education, and care.

• Standard screening and laboratory tests.

• Modern medical equipment and diagnostic methods.

• Principles and techniques of performing standard and emergency healthcare and nursing assessments.

• Current techniques for diagnostic testing.

• Use and side effects of standard medications.

• Communicable diseases, including their symptoms, prevention, treatment, control, and precautions.

• Wound treatment, including appropriate first aid and dressings.

• Safety precautions and procedures for providing medical care.

• Proper sanitization techniques for medical supplies and equipment.

• First aid and CPR.

• Medical record keeping procedures.

• Laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements applicable to areas of assignment.

• Clerical methods of researching, gathering, organizing, and reporting data.

• Standard office software and modern office equipment.

• Correct use of the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

• Principles and practices of customer service.

• Business arithmetic.

Ability to:

• Identify patient health and medical needs, provide health related information, and adviseappropriate care and services.

• Provide a wide range of nursing services.

• Evaluate medical situations and adopt an effective course of action.

• Clean and sanitize exam rooms and medical supplies and equipment.

• Administer first aid and CPR.

• Monitor and maintain inventory.

• Gather, organize, input, and maintain information.

• Research, apply, and explain the laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures applicable to areas of assignment.

• Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers/copiers.

• Utilize standard office software (, email, word processing, and spreadsheet software).

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.

• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other documents using multiple business formats.

• Maintain hard copy and electronic files and records.

• Perform business arithmetic.

• Prioritize work and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.

• Provide and obtain detailed information to/from others.

• Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.

• Exercise reasonable judgment in performing job duties.

• Work and perform duties independently.

• Perform and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employeesand others encountered in the course of work.

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Mobility:Walking or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate medical devices; bending at the waist, kneeling and crouching to retrieve objects equipment, and supplies.

• Dexterity:Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination tomanipulate and feel a variety of objects, equipment, and supplies. Frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to handle individual papers, write, and take notes.

• Lifting: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects weighing 50 lbs. or less as assigned by the position.

• Visual Requirements: Seeing to read a variety of materials; visual acuity to see close, distant, and peripheral objects; adjust focus as necessary; and perceive depth and colors.

• Hearing/Talking: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

• Emotional/Psychological Factors: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and exposure to individuals with contagious diseases; exposure to individuals who are aggressive, abusive,and hostile.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed both inside the health center and outside at various campus locations in responding to a medical emergency.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids/spills, contaminated products, and other environmental hazards.

Additional Information

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Resume
• Current California Registered Nurse License. Must meet standards of Nursing Practice Acts
• Current CPR provider card (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
  
  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review: March, 9, 2026. Applications with incomplete information ( statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be reviewed.

Applications with incomplete information ( statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

Selection Process
All completed applications and application materials will be screened to ensure that the minimum requirements stated in the job announcement are met. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the college for an interview. All candidates will be notified of their final disposition in the selection process.

Position Funding
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GCCD values diversity and recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides meaningful role models for all students. Our hiring processes support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates.

Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, GCC provides reasonable accommodation to all individuals throughout the recruitment process and during employment with the District.

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