Registered Nurse

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Full-time Nursing

Posted on May 17, 2024

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Registered Nurse

Job No: 539615
Work Type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Services Director, the incumbent provides the basic professional nursing care duties and performs specialized nursing functions using the skills and knowledge acquired from experience or additional educational preparation.

Department Summary

The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations.

Key Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods and procedures; medical terminology and equipment; and uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
Demonstrated experience with triage assessment either in an emergency room or urgent care setting.
Ability to apply nursing knowledge and techniques; observe and record or respond with therapy to reactions, symptoms, and behaviors; keep records and prepare reports; gain the interest, respect and cooperation of patients; work cooperatively with staff, faculty, students and others; and analyze emergency situations accurately and to take prompt action.
Good oral and written communication skills; demonstrated intermediate or advance computer skills; knowledge and understanding of the health needs of young adults.

Education and Experience

- Education and Experience:
  - Two years of progressive professional nursing experience which has given evidence of ability to work independently in specialized nursing activities and to support the overall nursing program within the Student Health Center.
  Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
  - Possession of a valid and current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California (renewed every two years).
  - Completion of Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing degree program.
  - Current basic life support CPR/AED certificate.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $83,304 Per Year

Classification Range: $55,044 - $106,200 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a '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 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/539615/registered-nurse.

About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Registered Nurse

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

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