Posting Details

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Closing Date: 07/22/2024

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Nurse

Working Title Nurse Practitioner - Assistant Professor

Recruitment Limits

Location San Diego Mesa College

Pay Information

Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44 – $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Monthly Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Cod e §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration 12 months

Position Number: 00120267

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department Health Services

The Position

From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:

San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff. For 60 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor’s Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving Communities.

We are adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment

Applications are currently being accepted for Nurse Practitioner in Student Health Services located at San Diego Mesa College. Hours are M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but may vary between Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, subject to change, some weekends and evenings. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.

Under supervision of the Director of Student Health, this position is responsible for providing direct patient care to students, coordinating college community health programs and supporting registered nurses, medical assistants and clerks in the Student Health Services Office.

NOTE : This is a restricted position and may continue contingent upon Student Health fee revenue.

While the current vacancy is at Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide primary patient care to clients including accurate history physical exam, diagnosis, plan of care, emergency care and first aid.

• Prescribe medication and evaluate the effectiveness of the prescription.

• Prescribe and administer vaccinations, tuberculin skin test, injectable medications.

• Assist clients to obtain low cost medical care, pharmaceuticals, referrals and diagnostic tests.

• Order and maintaining an inventory of supplies and medications.

• Establish and maintain a quality assurance program

• Maintain emergency equipment, participating on disaster and crisis committee and maintaining current on statewide disaster planning.

• Teach in classrooms and at informal/formal forums, provide community health education, and integrate nursing science with knowledge for the highest level of nursing practice.

  Qualifications

Master’s in nursing OR Bachelor’s in nursing AND Master’s in health education or health science OR the equivalent OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher.

Desired Qualifications

• An active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing number.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and a current, active Family Nurse Practitioner credential from the California Board of Registered Nursing and a current, active Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Nursing and a Public Health Nurse certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current credential as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurse Credentialing Center.

• Family Nurse Practitioner experience with an equivalent of two years, full time, of practice within the past 5 years.

• New graduates will be considered for this position with an equivalent of less than 1 year of nurse practitioner experience in primary care

• Doctor of Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited University.

Ability to:

• Grow and align with primary medical/nursing care programs to advance the mission, vision and goals of an institution of higher education.

• Demonstrate skills in primary care, urgent care, wellness education, preventative care, first aid, psychiatric care limited to depression.

• Design, implement, evaluate and document successful public health and community health programs.

• Work with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

  Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/District/employment/Equivalency_Form.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, INC .( AICE ) (https://aice-eval.org/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Registered Nurse Licensure, current and active in California

• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number verification from the California Board of Registered Nursing

• California Nurse Practitioner Certification from the California Board of

registered Nursing

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Moderate

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

• Complete online application;

• Résumé;

• Letter of Interest;

• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials;

• Unofficial Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts;

• Three (3) References listed within the online application to include the following: (1) Current Supervisor, (2) Previous Supervisor, (3) Someone who can speak to your nursing ability to coordinate services for students.

• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).

• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

• Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.

• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.

• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

  Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

  Conditions of Employment:

  SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;

• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,

• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

  EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

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