Registered Nurse II

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II works in the Student Health Center at California State University, Long Beach, under the general supervision of the SHS Director of Operations and according to established protocol or the direction of a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The RN performs skilled and professional nursing duties, provides triage services to students, and performs related work as required. Services should be equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive, student-centered, and equity-minded. This is a temporary, one-year appointment with a 1.0 time base (40 hours per week); it does not grant permanent status, and the assignment may end earlier. The hiring range is $6,381–$7,626 per month, with the CSU classification salary range listed as $6,381–$9,296 per month. Salary placement depends on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and department resources. The position requires a valid California Registered Nurse license and current CPR/AED certification. It involves medium physical work, including lifting 20–40 pounds and, for 20%–40% of the job, standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. It may also require transferring patients and pushing or pulling an occupied wheelchair. Employees must reside in California upon hire. The role is subject to a satisfactory background check and mandated-reporter requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of professional nursing experience, or equivalent.
Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
Valid CPR/AED certification, maintained as required.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with coworkers, staff, and a diverse campus community.
Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues, coordinate with others, and maintain cooperative working relationships and a positive, respectful attitude.
Ability to report to work on time and be consistently present and prepared to perform job duties.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for students.
Ability to transfer patients, push or pull an occupied wheelchair, and perform required walking, standing, squatting, or kneeling.
Ability to lift objects weighing 20–40 pounds.
Must reside in California upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional nursing experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience in nursing leadership.
Staff training experience.
Familiarity with Infection Control APIC Guidelines.

Responsibilities

Triage patients using thorough assessment skills and collaborate with clinical staff regarding patient care.
Assess emergencies and urgent problems and expedite treatment as necessary.
Perform skilled nursing duties requiring specialized training, judgment, and skill.
Provide routine and acute patient care, including medication abortion, and assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
As needed, perform duties such as those performed by a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Medical Assistant.
Conduct Snellen Eye Chart testing, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, throat and nasal cultures, audiometric testing, irrigations, and similar treatments.
Provide oxygen therapy and treatments such as nebulizer administration, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate measurement, and spirometry.
Provide equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive, student-centered, and equity-minded services.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan, with voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.