PT POOL - Health and Wellness Center Nurse
Rancho Santiago Community College District
Salary Range: Nursing Rate: $64.21 - $74.32, depending upon education.
Job Type:
Job Number: AC24-01034
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Division: SAC Student Services
Closing: 5/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Description
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Health and Wellness Center supports student success by recognizing that total wellness is essential to academic success. The Center strives to provide optimum physical and mental health services to the college community in a confidential environment with sensitivity to individual needs. Quality clinical services, innovative health, wellness promotion activities, and outside referrals to low-cost providers in the area are provided in a caring, confidential, cost-effective, and convenient manner. Full-time and part-time students currently enrolled in SAC credit classes are eligible for services. Most services are provided at no cost to the student. A nominal fee may be charged for certain laboratory tests, prescriptive medications, and some medical procedures. Nursing duties range from blood draws for titers, TB testing, immunizations, counseling, and first-aid. Please join us in creating a culture of safety as we offer inclusive, trauma informed care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the Dean of Student Support Services and Health Services Coordinator, Registered Nurses will assess physical and mental health needs of students. Work collaboratively and assist clerical support staff, physicians and other registered nurses to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate patients, refer students to community health providers as indicated, provide first aid to students and/or staff members, appropriate to a college based Student Health Services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provide nursing care to students in Student Health Services.
- Assist college physicians and mental health professionals in provision of health care to the college student population.
- Evaluate mental and physical health needs of students and make appropriate referrals for disposition.
- Assist in crisis intervention, health education, and short-term counseling.
- Assess student's stress levels as it relates to academic, personal commitments to assist in realistic priority determination.
- Refer students to appropriate campus community resources for socio-economic, legal, and financial needs.
- Provide follow up on medical and mental health treatment of students.
- Administer immunizations.
- Administer emergency first aid to student, college staff, and visitors.
- Follow protocol for communicable disease control.
- Orient new RN's and student health staff.
- Alert area manager of possible areas of concern requiring intervention.
- Critically assess severity of illnesses, injuries and emergencies and adopt efficient and effective course of action.
- Document accurate required health information in Electronic Medical Records of students, faculty and staff.
- Refer patients to appropriate health care providers for management of acute and chronic health complaints beyond the scope of college based Student Health Services.
- Maintain control in emergency health care situations. Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and private health information, records, and reports.
- Assist health professionals to monitor and maintain appropriate levels of medical supplies and medications.
- Clarify and understand oral and written directions for ongoing patient services in Electronic Medical Record.
- Work independently within the scope of Nurse Practice Act and with minimal clinical supervision.
- Assist in formulation/revision of written, procedures, standing orders and protocol for student health services.
- Comply with mandatory reporting requirements as defined by licensure, epidemiology, health and safety.
- Perform additional related health services work as required.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Applicants must meet one of the following):
- Must possess a valid, current California license as a Registered Nurse, BSN & California Public Health Nurse Certificate.
- Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification Card,
- Ambulatory Care or Hospital Emergency Department experience, College Health Nursing experience is preferred.
ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:
- Educational experience - breadth and depth
- Work experience - breadth and depth
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Curriculum development
- Program development
- Community involvement
- Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socioeconomic community
- Credentials or minimum qualifications authorizing service in other areas of need
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview. Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the interview date. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
- Oral communication skills
- Presentation
- Problem-solving skills
- Successful teaching, problem-solving, or performance demonstration
- Writing skills/demonstration
A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.
Application Procedure
This position is to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District application that includes the items listed below.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:
- RSCCD Online Application
- Cover Letter
- Licenses and Certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume - details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
- Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)
Disability Accommodations
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (714) 480-7455.
Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts.
Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam (TB).
- Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
- Submit official transcripts.
- Submit official verification of employment letters.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/4688008/pt-pool-health-and-wellness-center-nurse
