Clinical Nurse Educator​/Supervisor

Position Details

Position: CLIN NURSE SHS SUPV 2 (000402)

Location: Student Health – 1904

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (may require evening hours)

Salary: $119,400 to $150,564 per year (full range $119,400–$230,800)

The Clinical Nurse Educator/Supervisor is required to comply with operational mandates from UCOP for system‑wide compliance required of Student Health Centers. This position facilitates teamwork among the multidisciplinary staff and coordinates with the Nursing Director in regards to staffing, strategic planning and general administrative duties. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, the Clinical Nurse Educator/Supervisor involves providing basic and complex health care for actual or potential health problems with interventions including but not limited to observation, assessment, therapeutic treatment, prevention, physical and mental care and comfort, screenings, education and research within the nursing scope of practice.

The Clinical Nurse Educator/Supervisor is also required to comply with all regulations mandated by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) and the SHS governing body to maintain AAAHC Accreditation.

• 45% Supervision
  • Hires, trains and conducts performance evaluations for all direct reports.
  • Provides supervision and coaching to assigned staff. Manages employee work schedules for summer and furlough periods and approval of time off requests using Timekeeping.
  • Implements disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Complies with institutional, professional and regulatory agency standards, policies, procedures and regulations; interprets policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, guidelines and standards and facilitates staff compliance as appropriate.
  • Manages the Clinical Nurse Services, Immunization Clinic, and other nursing clinics to ensure that services meet daily patient demands.
  • Serves on appointed and elected committees. Duties may include writing and presenting of reports and acting as a liaison between committees and other community groups.
  • Assists in developing policies, procedures, and protocols in collaboration with other health and administrative personnel to ensure quality patient care and meet accreditation standards.
• 20% Infection Control / Immunization Coordinator
  • Oversees the process for monitoring and documenting the cleaning, high‑level disinfection and/or sterilization of the clinic environment, medical equipment, instruments according to manufacturer directions and regulatory guidelines.
  • Participates in the orientation of all new employees regarding infection control and prevention practices vides continuing education programs and in‑services on various relevant aspects of infection control and prevention to all staff.
  • Analyzes biannual laboratory STI statistics and antibiograms for MRSA and urine cultures as well as other relevant laboratory data. Monitors for signs of organism resistance and infectious disease outbreaks and, in conjunction with the Nursing Director and Medical Director, initiates programs to respond to changes in order to prevent disease spread.
  • Works collaboratively with the Santa Barbara Public Health Department to coordinate outbreak investigations and contact treatment and follow up.
  • Disseminates relevant information and precautions to the staff, campus administration and community as indicated.
  • Responsible for the organization of mass immunization clinics, ensuring clinical safety and appropriate public health messages to the student community.
  • Acts as a knowledgeable resource for staff concerning infection control and prevention matters.
  • Is responsible for follow‑up and reporting of any and all staff, patient, or visitor exposure to communicable disease including acting as a liaison with EH&S and filing a CMR with the Public Health…