Pool - Registered Nurse II

Position Information

The purpose of this recruitment is to produce a pool of qualified applicants to call upon for temporary/emergency hire appointments. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days up to one year depending on the assignment. Temporary appointments may be canceled or extended at any time. For additional information regarding the Temporary Pool recruitments, please contact HR at (310) 243-3771.

This is a Temporary and/or hourly intermittent appointment. No probationary period. No permanent status is granted.

Salary Range For Each Classification

The salary range for this classification is: $4,816 - $9,293 monthly.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and based on a thorough knowledge of the policies and practices of the Student Health and Psychological Services unit, the Registered Nurse II works as part of the professional health care team to provide basic and augmented health services to students. Serves as a charge nurse for triage and has initial responsibility for the physical assessment of patients, including the taking of a medical history. Promotes smooth patient flow, minimizing waiting times and expediting patient services. Determines, according to established procedures and protocols, appropriate consultation and referral to medical providers. May refer to a private physician or community agency for illnesses and injuries beyond the scope of Student Health services. Administers inoculations and vaccines. Provides information and patient education for currently required and recommended immunizations. Counsels patients on a wide variety of problems (e.g. TB skin tests, allergies, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy and oral contraception). Performs therapeutic measures as delegated, including injections, nebulizer treatments, venipuncture, EKGs, audiograms, ear lavage, application of dressings, instruction in the use of crutches and orthotic devices. Assists providers and consultants in all facets of clinical examination and treatment, including minor surgical procedures. Responds to emergency medical calls with or without a primary care provider. Collaborates and consults with physicians and clinicians regarding more complicated health problems. Participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs and quality improvement studies. Supervises, orients, and trains student assistants. Assists in the orientation or new personnel as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the functions of a student health services program, including its relationship to other programs in the university. Knowledge, sensitivity and ability to work with students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the campus community. Possession of strong, broadly adaptable clinical and interpersonal skills necessary to accommodate the many variable situations related to the physical and emotional health of students. Possess broad 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; broader knowledge of clinic operations and the development and implementation of a nursing program, including procedures and protocols.

Applicants must demonstrate possession of a valid California RN license, continuing education units required for California licensure, freedom from color blindness. Incumbents must also possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED. Position requires one (1) year of professional nursing experience, which has given evidence of the ability to work independently or work in specialized nursing activities.

Preferred:

Additional consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating any of the following preferred skills and experience: coursework in physical assessment; or knowledge of specialized health education topics, American Red Cross CPR instruction certification (BCLS/ACLS), one (1) year or more experience in a college health center or emergency care facility.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• 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 as a condition of employment.
• Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services). Coordinate on-site implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Mar 05 2020 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills

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