Medical Professional Expert (SC-NP)

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

ID: 7110864 (Ref.No. REQ10548)
Posted: September 15, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Description:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

Under direction from the appropriate level manager or administrator, and working in accordance with approved standardized procedures under the guidance of a physician at Saddleback College Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) or Irvine Valley College Student Health Center (SHC), performs comprehensive health and psychological assessments; creates diagnosis differential; develops treatment plans utilizing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities; furnishes and dispenses medications; educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical or mental health; assists in the prevention, detection, and treatment of health-related problems.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES 

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or reasonably related duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 

Provides clinical services to patients by performing health assessments, interpreting diagnostic data, determining diagnosis, developing treatment plans, following-up with patients, charting assessment results, and documenting medical services provided; recommends corrective and preventative health measures in accordance with established, physician-approved standardized procedures and guidelines.  

Furnishes and dispenses medications and administers immunizations in accordance with clinic protocols.  

Provides instructions to patients, orally and in writing, regarding findings, care plans, and follow-up recommendations; provides recommendations and referrals to appropriate community agencies.  

Communicates with patients, medical professionals, and a variety of outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns as allowed by laws governing the release of medical information. 

Documents physical findings, nursing assessments, laboratory results, and interventions; discusses cases with physicians and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan.  

Compiles information and health statistics data for reports; checks data; prepares and assembles informational materials.  

Evaluates, maintains, and updates a variety of health-related records and files, including student health and immunization records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports.  

Serves as a resource and liaison for the college community on issues of health promotion, including health education presentations, resource material development, organizing outreach activities, and committee membership.  

Serves as a liaison for COVID-19 surveillance and reporting to the college community and public health agencies.   

Monitors, maintains, and ensures proper maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of  

examination rooms, medication/lab rooms and other SHWC/SHC areas; ensures an orderly work environment; assures compliance with established safety procedures and regulations. 

Ensures compliance with, and abides by, all health office, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations; adheres to all confidentiality practices, guidelines, and regulations, including those required by HIPAA guidelines/regulations. 

Maintains current knowledge and stays up to date on SHWC/SHC requirements; attends and participates in trainings, meetings, workshops, and conferences; learns new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to health centers; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; attends and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events. Maintains compliance with online coursework and other mandatory trainings and certifications (i.e., FERPA, HIPAA, CPR/First Aid, etc.) as directed by supervisor. 

Participates in the planning and coordination of SHWC/SHC programs, activities, and clinics. 

Provides copies of medical records, TB tests, immunizations, and related items to patients following policy and procedures; provides medical records to other agencies as requested, within HIPAA guidelines and after appropriate release/waivers and approvals have been signed.  

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, as well as various outside groups associated with or servicing the program to ensure efficient, effective, and correct implementation of departmental objectives; serves as liaison, and assists with the coordination of services, functions, and activities with other College/District departments, including those at off-site locations and strategic partners. 

Serves as the SHWC/SHC lead and provide functional and technical direction to SHWC/SHC staff in the absence of the assigned manager or administrator; provides functional and technical training, guidance, and work direction to lower-level staff and student workers; participates in the oversight of day-to-day operations of patient care in collaboration with Lead Charge Nurse and Director. 

Operates a variety of office equipment and machines; learns to use new technology as necessary to perform duties; utilizes electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinates and arranges meetings; utilizes various computer applications and software packages. 

Assists the manager/administrator in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and objectives. 

Assures the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.  

Serves as a mandated reporter per the California Penal Code. 

Perform related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. 

Knowledge of: 

Current principles, practices, methods, and techniques in the field of nursing. 

Medications and their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use. 

Basic laboratory procedures. 

Common medical, physical, and psychological conditions, causes, and the procedures involved in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. 

Community resources and current trends and concepts, ethics, and legal matters pertaining to medical practice and mental health issues. 

Principles and practices of healthcare quality control assurance. 

Communicable disease epidemiology, prevention, and control in accordance with recommendations from local and state public health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control. 

Basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and health assessment techniques. 

Mandated reporting laws, Title IX and FERPA regulations.  

Purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of equipment and supplies used in the provision of medical care, treatment, and related services. 

Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation. 

Philosophy, operational characteristics, services, activities, goals, and objectives of the HWC/SHC; eligibility requirements; specialized functions, activities, operations, rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions related to the health and wellness center; terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the health and wellness center.   

Information and research resources available related to health and wellness centers. 

Work organization and current medical office practices, procedures, terminology, methods, and equipment, including computer hardware and peripherals, devices, and applications; principles and procedures of business letter writing. 

Principles, practices, and procedures of safety and sanitation requirements related to health care facilities and equipment; sterilization techniques and medical waste disposal procedures. 

Principles and techniques used in providing a high level of customer service and patient care. 

Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. 

Effective written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; public speaking and presentation skills. 

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act; confidentiality requirements when dealing with personal and sensitive student information; confidentiality requirements applicable to patient health reports and records. 

Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds; institutional and community resources available to assist a diverse student population; needs of students with disabilities or requiring special services, 

Principles, practices, requirements, and procedures of records management. 

Occupational hazards, health, and standard safety policies and procedures applicable to a health and wellness center, including applicable OSHA rules and regulations. 

Principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level office staff and student workers. 

District and College organization, services, programs, operations, policies, and objectives. 

  

Ability to: 

Diagnose medical and mental health problems, conduct comprehensive physical examinations and order laboratory tests; interpret diagnostic tests and develop medical and mental health treatment plans to meet the needs of patients. 

Triage medical situations and differentiate between medical emergency and non-emergency situations; recognize adverse signs and symptoms; remain calm and appropriately respond to emergency situations; administer First Aid, CPR, and AED. 

Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react swiftly in emergency situations. 

Collect, organize, record, and communicate data relevant to health assessments as per current legal requirements. 

Operate a variety of medical equipment. 

Work collaboratively with physicians and other members of medical and mental health teams. 

Instruct and counsel patients on health matters, including referrals to appropriate providers and community resources. 

Interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and public; respond appropriately to the health needs and requests and inquiries; effectively present information in person, electronically, or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public; provide excellent customer service. 

Adhere to ethical standards of the nursing profession as described by the American Nursing Association. 

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English; use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively; conduct presentations as necessary. 

Develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone, and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis. 

Exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and personal initiative in resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations, according to established policies and procedures; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority; maintain critical and sensitive information, records, and reports confidentially. 

Operate office equipment including hardware, software, and devices supporting word processing, database management, and spreadsheets; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; maintain accurate filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; apply excellent organization skills and attention to detail; compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda; maintain filing systems; prepare documentation, reports, and other written materials.  

Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, explain, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances; work within the policies, functions, and requirements of area of assignment. 

Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. 

Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities; concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time; work confidentially, independently, and collaboratively.   

Coordinate and oversee programmatic accountability and regulatory reporting activities. 

Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. 

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. 

Assess situations, analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and adopt effective courses of action. 

Develop, implement, and coordinate assigned programs, projects, and activities in an independent and cooperative manner, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare reports. 

Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in assigned area and enforce policies for proper use and behavior. 

Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned contacts and budgets.  

Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. 

Effectively utilize technology and equipment in the performance of duties; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. 

Maintain an adequate inventory of materials and equipment. 

Provide training, functional and technical work direction, and guidance to assigned staff and student workers. 

Assist others in locating appropriate resources; provide assistance to others in matters related to assigned area. 

Participate in trainings, conferences, and meetings on-site and off-site as required. 

Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. 

Work evening/weekend shifts, as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES   

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

Education/Training: 

A Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing practice from an accredited college or university. 

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Experience: 

Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare setting with an adult population

Licenses, Certificates, and/or Other Requirements: 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment. 

Possession of a valid and active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

Possession of a valid furnishing license from the California BRN

Possession of a current federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number 

Possession of a current National Provider Notification (NPI) number. 

Possession of National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by either AANC or AANP. 

A current Basic Life Support certificate, AED training and Advanced Life Support certificate issued by the American Heart Association. 

Possession of updated immunizations and titers to communicable diseases in accordance with the college policy and CDC recommendations. 

Desirable Qualifications: 

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a college health center 

Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Work Environment: 

Employees primarily work in a health clinic environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering first aid, CPR, or treating patients. 

Physical Demands: 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard health clinic setting and use standard medical and office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to conduct off-site consultations and to visit various College sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is partially a sedentary classification; frequent standing in work areas and walking between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis. 

Additional Information:

$70/hr

Up to 25 hours per week

Schedule TBD

On-site only

This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to not notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application.

Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment (“onboarding”) process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, COVID-19 vaccination, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

 
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.  Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: 

The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. 


Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District’s mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Disability Accomodations:  If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccination: The Board of Trustees voted to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, employees, and volunteers with allowances for medical exemptions and sincerely held religious beliefs as defined by law. To apply for an exemption, please contact Leilani Anselmo at lanselmo@socccd.edu with your written request specifying which exemption you are seeking. If applying for an exemption, it must be approved by the District prior to your start date. You will need to upload your QR code for you vaccination during the onboarding process.

NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site

Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times.

160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work.

Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month.  NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/22 through 02/14/22 will be paid on March 10th.

California Sick leave: NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522.  Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process.

Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year.

Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics.

Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information.

Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s).

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu.  Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request.

Drug-Free Environment:  The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal.

Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites.

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request.

PLEASE NOTE:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District’s mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents, in order to be considered for the position.



At the South Orange County Community College District, our goal as an academic community is to sustain a working environment that fosters and celebrates diversity, promotes and rewards excellence, and is welcoming to all. An exemplary academic community promotes an inclusive environment that best prepares our faculty, staff, and students to live, work, and contribute in a global society. The Plan reflects the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity and outlines the active steps that ensure nondiscriminatory practices.