Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Chico, CA, United States - California State University Chico

Description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at or Faculty Affairs and Success (faculty positions) at prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.

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Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Job no:
Work type: Staff
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Incumbents provide nursing care to patients in the WellCat Health Center performing a wide range of technical and skilled nursing duties and patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or physician and according to established standardized written procedures. Licensed Vocational Nurses are trained and licensed to administer oral and injectable medications, intravenous fluids and perform a variety of other nursing duties as defined within their scope of practice.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a state approved vocational nursing program in an accredited school of vocational nursing or equivalent training and experience as defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT);

AND

License: Possess and maintain a valid Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California; and may also be required to possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED certification and/or IV certification as appropriate to the assigned duties.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Bilingual
• Experience in a Similar Setting: Preference for candidates with previous experience working in a university health clinic or a similar healthcare environment, especially with college-aged populations.
• Clinical Skills: Preference for candidates with strong clinical skills, including administering vaccinations, conducting screenings, and performing basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy and IV placement.
• Patient Education and Counseling: Preference for candidates with experience in providing health education and counseling to diverse populations, particularly college students.
• Team Collaboration: Preference for candidates who demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, and administrative staff.
• Cultural Competency: Preference for candidates who exhibit cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse needs and backgrounds of college students, including international students, LGBTQ+ students, and students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Preference for candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their healthcare practice and interactions with patients and colleagues.

Time Base: Full-time- 1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $42,060 - $75,636 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a "General Mandated Reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2)

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must possess and maintain:
* A valid Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California;
* May also be required to possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED certification and/or IV certification as appropriate to the assigned duties.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a post hire respiratory Medical Evaluation.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Advertised: May 16, :00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: June 06, :55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time