College Nurse

FLSA Exempt Location Main Campus Department Student Health and Psychological Services Open Date 03/03/2026 Closing Date 09/03/2026 Open Until Filled No Basic Function/Definition This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview. Essential Duties Provides health information to students, focused on prevention, recognition, and early treatment of illness Promotes the well-being of students through prevention and control of communicable disease. Assesses the general health status of students and develops an appropriate plan of care Provides confidential health counseling for students with referral to appropriate resources within the college or community as appropriate Develops and maintains confidential patient records in accordance with applicable standards of practice and federal and state laws and regulations Establishes standards for and provides, as appropriate, first aid care to students. Develops, implements, conducts, and evaluates health education programming for the college through classroom presentations, bulletins, newsletters, seminars, workshops, and other activities Functions as a professional liaison between Rio Hondo Community College District and other community health services Collaborates with other college departments to meet the health needs of the campus community, including services such as crisis management, immunizations, and educational programs. Collaborates with staff of the Student Health Center in the delivery of programs and services; collects and analyzes data for reporting purposes; participates in the Program Review process; assesses Student Learning Outcomes and implements program improvements Educates students and staff on the maintenance of physical health and the minimization of adverse events; may advise faculty and staff on best practices for supporting students with medical issues Attends relevant meetings on campus and in the community; may represent the college at local and regional meetings related to health services Adherences to legal mandates and regulations regarding the provisions of public health Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in nursing and a California Public Health Nurse certificate; OR Bachelors degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, and a masters degree in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health or community health (NOTE: Other health services personnel shall not be subject to statewide minimum qualifications; however, all personnel shall possess appropriate valid, current licensure or certification to practice in California when required by law. Ancillary personnel shall work under appropriate supervision when required by their license laws.) Equivalencies None Responsibilities Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online. Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching. Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code. Desired Qualifications Education: Masters degree in nursing, health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health, or community health Experience: At least 2 years recent clinical experience, preferably in a public health setting Application Procedure Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed. Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions) Cover Page (one page) Résumé/Curriculum Vitae Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded. Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.