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Health Services Supervisor

Company: Riverside Community College District

Pay:
$84,469 - $87,889

Location

Job Description:

Department:
Health Services (D)

Position Type:
Classified Management/Supervisor

College/Campus:
District

Physical location of the position:
Norco

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Position Length:
12-month

Salary Range:
14.5 - 14.9 of the Management Salary Schedule

Salary Amount:
$84,469 - $87,889

Salary Type:
Annual

Is this position categorically (grant) funded?
No

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Health Services, assists with planning, organizing, and coordinating the day-to-day clinical activities of Health Services; assists in the direction of operations in the absence of the Director; provides nursing care/health services to students, staff, and faculty, including health promotion and education; and provides primary and emergency care to any person on campus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides supervision and direction to clinical staff.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's degree, from an accredited institution, in Nursing is required. A Master's degree, from an accredited institution, in Nursing or a related health field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three years of experience as an RN in a clinical setting, including ambulatory care, acute care-outpatient, public health, and/or college health is required. Experience with clinical management and supervision of clinical staff is preferred. Adult CPR/Basic First Aid instructor is preferred. Must be able to demonstrate competence in Phlebotomy techniques in an ambulatory care setting and current immunization practices and techniques. Must have basic understanding of preventive care and screening techniques in an ambulatory care setting.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing; public health nursing issues and problems; clinical management and decision-making; California OSHA requirements for Healthcare workers; computer technology (Microsoft applications); medical records maintenance and report writing techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Meet schedules and timelines; read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; work independently with little direction; communicate effectively, both orally and written; assess acute and sub-acute illnesses in the young, middle, and older adult; utilize sound clinical judgment to initiate interventions and evaluate their effectiveness; problem solve and think critically.

Licenses/Certifications:
A valid California Registered Nurse License; a valid Public Health Nurse Certification; and a valid adult CPR Certification are required.

OTHER:

Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and the community.

CONTACTS:

Co-workers, community health agencies, private physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, Risk Manager, police, and patients.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Category one in blood borne exposure; potential exposure to blood or body fluids, infectious diseases, puncture wounds; and workplace violence; use of gloves, gowns, masks, goggles are required as stated in standard precautions. Documentation of: immunity to Hepatitis B and Varicella or immunization series documentation; TB clearance; Tetanus/Diphtheria vaccine documented within 10 years.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Provides health care to students in a clinical setting; assists in coordinating medical and nursing services for assessment, testing, treatment, and referrals; assists in coordinating student physicals and immunizations.
2. Assesses medical symptoms and exercises sound clinical judgment in responding to students' health and medical emergency needs; administers appropriate treatment in accordance with the guidelines of the California Nurse Practice Act and written Health Services protocols, policies, and procedures; and/or refers to various community and/or health resources as needed.
3. Provides emergency medical care and crisis intervention to students, staff, faculty, and visitors as needed.
4. Assists in the selection, scheduling, and orientation of Health Services staff; provides input on performance evaluations of Health Services staff.
5. Maintains current knowledge base of clinical health and safety issues; provides recommendations to improve operations.
6. Assists in developing and revising protocols, policies, and procedures; assists in developing materials for Health Services programs and activities.
7. Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge regarding laboratory tests and medications; recommends lab testing and procedural changes as needed; administers medications according to written protocols and nursing standards.
8. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities; completes health, safety, accident, and other health records and statistics.
9. Supervises or carries out inventory of all medical/surgical, pharmaceutical supplies, and health education materials.
10. Assists with the coordination of Health Services operations and programs with various college departments, community organizations, and other health services agencies.
11. Operates a variety of medical/surgical and office equipment in the Health Services site.
12. Participates in shared governance through service on planning and/or operations committees and task forces.
13. Trains, reviews, and provides direction to clinical personnel as assigned, including specific clinical operations and activities, this includes preceptor slip of nursing students within all operations of Health Services.
14. Provides assistance and input to the Director for performance appraisals of Health Services staff.
15. Assists the Director in reviewing and evaluating all services offered by the Health Services; travels to all campuses of RCC as needed for staffing purposes.
16. Serves as a member of the Management Association.
17. Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
18. Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: The Management and Supervisory Salary Schedule consist of five steps.

HOLIDAYS: There are 12 holidays observed each year.

VACATION: Managers are granted 22 days of vacation annually.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.

LESS THAN FULL-TIME: A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All final offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript

Optional Applicant Documents:
Other Document
Doctorate Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document:
Copies of licenses/certificates.
Effective Employment Date:
A mutually agreed upon date.

Application Deadline:
12-11-2008

Special Comments:

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!

* Letters of reference must be non-confidential and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

*Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Application Types Accepted:
Classified/Management/Confidential Application

For complete job description or for info on how to apply, please visit:
http://jobs.rcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51196

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