Clinical Nurse Educator/Supervisor

Position Number: 40032451

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE SHS SUPV 2 (000402)

Job Code: 000402

Job Open Date: 4/13/26

Application Review Begins: 4/28/26

Department Code (Name): STHL (STUDENT HEALTH)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP

Salary Grade: Grade 26

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $119,400 to $150,564/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $119,400 to $230,800/year.

Work Location: Student Health - 1904

Working Days and Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00am-5pm (May require some evening hours)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:

This is an internal-to-Student Health Service recruitment and limited to current career employees in Student Health Service. For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

Student Health is a full service on campus primary healthcare facility for UCSB students. We see students on both an appointment and walk in basis. Our auxiliary services included on-site laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray, and lab. Our specialty services include psychiatry and gynecology.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

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 position 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related area.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in supervising a medical care unit or equivalent.
• 4-6 years work experience in nursing.
• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures, of clinical practices in medical terminology, of infection control standards, of medical records and computer skills and common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, advance care providers, other members of the healthcare team, community resources, as well as the campus community. To organize and prioritize work and to follow written instructions. The ability to reason and make sound judgments.
• Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, management, patients, medical staff, the public, and the campus as a whole and accepting constructive criticism and giving suggestions in a professional manner.
• Must have current and valid California State RN license.
• Must have BLS certification.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Student Health requires that all staff must successfully complete and pass the background check process before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season, including but not limited to providing evidence of annual influenza vaccination, Covid-19 vaccination, and annual TB clearance. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.
• Credential verification for clinical practitioner
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

30% 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 Kronos. 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 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.

30% Health Educator:

General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, for all clinical staff, excluding MD, DO, NP, PA at SHS. Assists Nursing Director in coordinating yearly competencies for RNs, LVNs, and MAs. Provides teaching on the most up-to-date and current medical devices and equipment that SHS acquires. Provides educational leadership to the nursing and medical assistant staff to enhance specialized patient care within SHS. Establishes educational teaching modules for staff with regards to ongoing yearly and competencies. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Interprets SHS policies and procedures as they relate to clinical staff and implements changes as needed. Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards. Consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care. Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments. Coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Will onboard and orient all new nursing staff members.

30% Clinical Nurse - Resource

Will function as clinical nurse when staffing ratios are constrained (resource). Will backfill the nursing clinical needs of SHS. Obtains history and appropriate medical information in person, online or over the phone in order to triage a student, determining if, when and where a student should be seen. Provides pertinent patient education and/or makes an appropriate appointment utilizing the computerized appointment system. Escalates patient to be seen by a provider as indicated by patient history and protocols. Evaluates and treats per protocol within scope of practice and under standardized procedures. Consults with physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner or other clinical staff as appropriate. Escalates patient to be seen by a provider as indicated by patient history and protocols. Documents all encounters in the electronic medical records (EMR) system. Offers advice for home treatment of minor illnesses and injuries as well as providing information and guidelines regarding when to seek medical evaluation. Utilizes Student Health approved protocols and clinician consultation as needed. Provides patient education on topics including, but not limited to safe sex, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections. Refers and consults as appropriate using Student Health, campus and community resources. Completes medical records in a timely fashion in compliance with the Standardized Procedures and Protocols and Student Health Policies and Procedures. Reviews emergency room and after-hours Nurseline reports, and forwards pertinent reports to appropriate clinicians per protocol. Under standing orders, evaluates the need for both routine and travel vaccinations based on patient history and recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Documents vaccination plan and administers vaccinations as appropriate. Follows guidelines for safe administration of vaccinations and management of vaccination reactions. Consults with a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner as needed. Serves as a resource to staff regarding clinical practices under the nursing scope of practice. Works with the physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to provide current travel information and vaccinations based on recommendations from the CDC as well as other federal, state, local entities. Provides travel immunizations based on patient history, travel plans and recommendations of the CDC as well as others. Provides direct patient care via in person and telephonic visits per established nursing protocols. Utilizing secure email, notifies patients of results per protocol within scope of practice. Inserts IV's and administers IV medications as ordered by physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Other duties as assigned within appropriate scope of practice.

10% Special Projects:

Assists with, creates, and leads in the development and maintenance of multiple projects as directed by the Nursing Director within the clinical scope of practice for a registered nurse.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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