MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION/NURSING
ASSOCIATE
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator, provide at either campus, nursing care
and health services including testing, nursing assessment and first aid to students and staff;
disseminate health services information and provide specialized assistance and counseling
regarding individual health needs; maintain a variety of health records; determine health
education/promotion needs and develop action plans.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Plan, research, organize and implement health education material and campus health
promotion events. Maintain Health Services web site. (E)
2
Maintain liaison with community health resources and campus departments to promote
health education. Take on the duties of Blood Drive Chairperson for MCC Blood Drives.
(E)
3
Provide confidential in-depth personal health and mental health counseling as
appropriate; refer students to physicians, Nurse Practitioner, MFT Interns, clinics,
agencies and other health care providers according to established procedures.
Schedule students for appointments as appropriate. (E)
4
Provide professional nursing care to sick and injured students and staff; make
independent nursing assessments regarding illnesses and emergency situations
according to established policies and guidelines. Refer more complex medical problems
to the Health Services Coordinator, physician, Nurse Practitioner or other appropriate
health professional. (E)
5
Administer first aid; provide initial emergency care according to approved procedures;
respond to campus medical emergencies according to approved procedures. (E)
6
Communicate with students, staff and the general public to obtain and provide health
related information, make referrals and explain a variety of policies, procedures, rules
and regulations concerning health care services.
7
Administer immunization injections, screen for vision and hearing problems and
dispense medication according to established procedures. Handle and dispose of
hazardous waste as per protocol. (E)
8
Organize and oversee clinics; prepare students for medical examination by the doctor or
Nurse Practitioner; assist with treatment and examination as directed. (E)
9
Maintain accurate confidential health records and statistics; record lab work performed
and medications administered; provide essential information to appropriate staff.
Prepare Accident, Liability and Workers’ Compensation forms as needed. Report
suspected abuse, molestation and neglect in accordance with the law. (E)
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
8/19/09
HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION/NURSING ASSOCIATE
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10
Assist the Health Services Coordinator in establishing Health Services, Disaster and
related policies and procedures.
11
Implement applications and correspondence for medication assistance programs, latent
TB treatment and lab follow-ups. Organize and tabulate statistical reports as needed.
12
Maintain and order all medical clinic supplies. Provide backup and relief for secretarial
staff.
13
Provide classroom presentations and demonstrations on health topics as requested by
instructors.
14
Serve as resource person for the Allied Health Club.
15
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Emergency health care and medical assessment techniques.
Medical terminology and resources.
Community health resources.
Prevention and wellness.
Use and side effects of various medications.
Current nursing practices, equipment and techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable sections of California Education, health and safety codes and other applicable laws.
Health issues pertinent to the college population and methods of intervention.
Behavioral and social psychology principals and how they apply to health education planning.
Program evaluation.
ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of
procedural situations.
Perform professional nursing duties at a community college.
Conduct various medical screening tests.
Conduct and prepare specimens for lab work.
Appropriately respond to medical emergencies.
Triage patients in the clinic and emergency situations.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Administer first aid and initial health care in medical emergencies.
Provide health services information and counseling to students and staff.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work confidentially with discretion.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
8/19/09
HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION/NURSING ASSOCIATE
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Plan, organize and implement a variety of health education activities.
Assess needs and recommend program priorities.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and appropriate software.
Work both independently with little direction and cooperatively in a team environment.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or
equivalent and two years directly related work experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid, current California Registered Nurse’s license; CPR/AED card for healthcare providers;
course must meet American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines and a valid
California driver license.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not applicable
CONTACTS:
Students in and outside of classrooms, coworkers, faculty, staff, other department personnel,
outside agencies, physician and physician assistant, paramedics.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Frequent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional lifting and carrying of objects
weighing 50 pounds or less; repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse or other control
devices ability to travel to a variety of locations on- and off-campus as needed to conduct district
business.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and
communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups
of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to work effectively
under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and
changing priorities; ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations on an as-needed
basis.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily medical office environment; frequent exposure to hazardous materials such as
bloodborne pathogens, bacteria, viruses, solvents and other toxic chemicals and substances
which require use of protective gloves or clothing; intermittent exposure to impatient, angry
and/or verbally aggressive individuals; subject to frequent interruptions; may be required to work
at any district location during day and/or evening hours including occasional weekends on an
as-needed basis.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
8/19/09