Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of a Physician and the direction of the Executive Director, the Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive primary health care services at the Student Health Center (SHC). These services include assessment, diagnosis, preventive care, and health maintenance. Working under a physician’s supervision and following established standardized procedures and/or process protocols, the Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the SHC Executive Director and supervising Physician(s) to develop and refine these procedures and define the position’s scope of practice. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations; diagnosing, treating, and managing illnesses and injuries; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; and counseling patients on preventive health. The Nurse Practitioner also leads infection prevention and control initiatives for the Palm Desert Campus SHC and participates in health promotion activities on campus. This role is primarily based at the Palm Desert campus, with occasional work at the San Bernardino campus. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive physical exams and obtains detailed medical histories using appropriate clinical techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Diagnoses and treats common acute and chronic conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides preventive counseling.
• Provides reproductive health care services, including STI testing/treatment, contraception, pregnancy care, and medication abortion.
• Interprets medical histories, exams, and test results; follows up on abnormal findings through intervention, counseling, or referral.
• Assesses psychosocial issues, offers counseling within scope, and makes referrals as needed.
• Administers first aid, urgent care, and emergency coordination.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests; performs CLIA-waived testing.
• Documents treatment plans, prognoses, and referrals; maintains complete records for continuity of care.
• Prescribes medications and counsels patients on conditions, treatments, and preventive health.
• Performs minor procedures (injections, immunizations, biopsies, suturing, wound care, orthopedic procedures, incision/drainage).
• Responds to life-threatening situations per protocol.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals on complex cases.
• Ensures compliance with university policies, quality assurance standards, and infection prevention/control protocols.
• Stays current with medical and nurse practitioner best practices.
• Leads infection prevention and control for Palm Desert Campus SHC in collaboration with the SHC Clinic Coordinator.
• May provide lead direction to SHC support staff, including scheduling, assigning/reviewing work, training, and contributing to hiring and performance evaluations.
• Participates in departmental meetings, completes required trainings, engages in professional development, and performs other duties to support SHC operations.
• Leads the SHC immunization clinics for PDC.
• Assists with SHC Health Promotion efforts at PDC; provides workshops/presentations on a variety of health topics.
• Participates in PDC SHC and campus wellness activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Education and Experience: Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Incumbents must be clinically competent in a medical specialty applicable to their position and possess sufficient experience to independently perform the duties of a Nurse Practitioner within that specialty.

Required Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, medical theories, practices, protocols, applicable laws/regulations, and—if assigned—supervisory practices.
• Clinical competence in patient history-taking, examinations, diagnosis, treatment of acute/chronic conditions, use of diagnostic tools, interpretation of test results, and appropriate referrals.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice, maintain current medical knowledge, and provide lead direction to support staff when assigned.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to preventive care, holistic patient care, and integrated clinic operations.
• Dedication to delivering the highest standard of care to a diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/Valid Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• Current/Valid DEA License
• Current Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Commitment to preventative care, a holistic patient care model, and working in a fully integrated clinic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to providing the highest standard of treatment to a diverse campus community.
• Master’s degree or Advanced degree.
• Two or more years’ experience in primary care.
• Experience with women’s health, including knowledge about family planning methods.
• Experience in college health or experience working with college-age patients.
• Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Special Conditions:

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid California Registered Nurse license, a California BRN Nurse Practitioner certificate, and—if authorized to furnish medications—a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate. If furnishing controlled substances, must also hold a valid DEA registration and certificate.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,712 - $10,500 per month

Classification Salary Range: $6,712 - $12,952 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary 

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests ("Form 700") within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.

First review of applications will begin on August 28; position will remain open until filled.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

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.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu 

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act