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:
Under the direct supervision of a physician or similar practitioner or higher-level Registered Nurse, incumbents perform standard nursing care duties following established procedures and protocols, including observing, interpreting, recording and reporting patients’ symptoms, reactions, and behaviors. This is a first-level registered nursing position requiring minimal experience for entry to the classification and involving limited administrative responsibilities. Unlike the Licensed Vocational Nurse, the Registered Nurse I (RN I) is able to independently perform the full range of nursing care and assessment.
WellCat Health Center (WCHC) is both an outpatient acute care and primary care clinic, staffed by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses who provide medical care to students enrolled in the University in accordance with policies set by the Board of Trustees of California State University. An in-house licensed pharmacy, federally certified laboratory and x-ray department complement the services available.
The mission of WellCat Health Center is to assist each student with their diverse healthcare needs in order to facilitate academic success and personal growth. In order to achieve this we believe that diversity is critical and we promote awareness and understanding, we value differences as well as commonalities and promote respect and personal interactions. We strive to build a healthy community of learning and fairness marked by mutual respect and commit ourselves to fostering an atmosphere of equity and inclusion.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Bilingual.
- At least two years of recent experience in a primary care and urgent care setting.
- Knowledgeable about CDC guidelines related to Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
- Community Health experience.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a professional nursing program in an approved school of nursing or by additional preparation as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- No experience is required as this is an entry-level registered nursing classification for recently licensed registered nurses.
- Possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California and certification in CPR/AED.
Time Base: Full-time
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer, Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $48,948 - $94,464 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 https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
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.
Throughout employment in this position must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Throughout employment in this position must possess and maintain a valid Basic Life Support/Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (CPR/AED).
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).
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 06/05/23. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
