Registered Nurse

Requisition Details

Position Information

Position Title
Registered Nurse

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WVMCCD District (All Campuses)

Position Summary Information

Definition

The Department of Health Services is seeking a talented individual to fill the position of Registered Nurse.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Health Services, the Registered Nurse will provide routine nursing services and first aid and emergency care as needed for students and staff on a community college campus; respond to emergency situations on campus as needed; and maintain written and electronic health records.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment

100% of full time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of 02/22/2027. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Classified Employees Association (WVMCEA), Office, Technical & Business Services Employee Unit.

West Valley-Mission Community College District, located on the West Valley College campus, Saratoga, CA.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $12,025.67 -$13,187.67 monthly (WVMCEA Salary Schedule, Range 81, Steps A-C).

Benefits include:

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases step-wise up to maximum 22 days vacation leave accrued annually.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $45 to $225 monthly.
• $1,000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

• Two years of responsible nursing experience.

Education

• Equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing or a related field.

License and Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, current, valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:

• Proficient in initiating intravenous (IV) access and monitoring patients during IV therapy.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification, or ability and willingness to obtain instructor certification and provide BLS or Heartsaver training to staff and/or students.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, revise, and maintain health services policies, procedures, and clinical protocols in accordance with current standards of practice and organizational requirements.
• Experience maintaining, reviewing, and updating written medical orders, standing orders, and clinical protocols in collaboration with authorized healthcare providers.
• Advanced proficiency with Medicat electronic health record (EHR) software, including the ability to serve as a Medicat Superuser and provide guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to staff.
• Demonstrated experience with quality improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities for improvement, evaluating health services processes and outcomes, and implementing evidence-based changes to enhance patient care, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational requirements, with demonstrated ability to support regulatory compliance through policy development, documentation, staff education, and ongoing review of health services practices.
• Advocate certification received or in progress.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate received or in progress.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support community health initiatives and improve access to health services.
• Proven experience mentoring high school and college students interested in nursing, healthcare, and health services careers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, colleagues, students, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to provide health education and promote wellness within the local community.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound nursing judgment, and collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, current, and compliant health services records.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of professional nursing.
• Human anatomy and physiology.
• Emergency response protocols; first aid, CPR, and use of AED.
• Assessment and diagnostic techniques.

Ability to

• Provide routine nursing care services to students, staff and visitors on a college campus.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers,reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Assess health needs and provide care or referrals as needed.
• Perform first aid and CPR; respond to emergency situations as may be necessary.
• Record health information in student health records; interpret lab results.
• Maintain clinic supplies by verifying inventory, anticipating need, placing and receiving orders.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule and location to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide professional nursing care based on medical, physical and emotional needs assessment of individuals.
• Provide first aid and emergency care when needed; respond to emergency situations on campus as needed, request additional emergency services as may be necessary.
• Assist physician during appointment hours; perform pre-examination screenings.
• Provide students with health information in a variety of areas; assist with coordination of presentations by outside agencies on a variety of health care topics.
• Initiate and maintain student health care records, both manual and electronic.
• Perform clinical procedures including venipuncture, administration of vaccines, and preventative screenings.
• Maintain inventory of appropriate clinic supplies; order new supplies as appropriate.
• Assist in establishing clinic policies and procedures; promote and participate in health care events and activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Other Duties

Physical Demands

Applicant Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts, if requested; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.
• If you have a question that isn't covered in our FAQs, please contact us at careers@wvm.edu.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included or the transcript does not show a degree conferred AND degree conferred date, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Should the minimum qualifications state "any combination equivalent to," then additional relevant work experience may substitute for education. In this case, please upload a document stating such in the Required Transcripts document field.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: Careers@wvm.edu

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The district may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
• The district does not provide visa sponsorship.