Student Health Services Nurse

Are you passionate about student health and wellness? Join Merced College's dynamic Student Health Services team and make a real difference in students' lives! We're seeking a dedicated health professional to provide vital health services, educate our diverse campus community, and champion student well-being. In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to shape health initiatives, collaborate with community partners, and foster a culture of wellness on campus. If you're a licensed registered nurse with a public health background and a desire to positively impact the college experience, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our mission to promote health, prevent illness, and empower students to thrive!

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule: Classified Exempt Range 3, 40 hours/week, 12 months/year. This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding.

General Description:

This is an exempt position. The incumbent will, under the supervision of the assigned Administrator/Manager of Student Services, provides health screening and referral services, health promotion and health education services to students.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Maintain individual licensure and professional certifications while providing direct clinical services within scope of practice
• Assess and respond to individuals experiencing a medical or mental health emergency on campus, when available
• Ensure that departmental licensures and certifications are renewed annually and as needed
• Assists in the development and review of departmental protocols.
• Train new staff regarding SHS roles, policies & processes
• Communicate with campus community via a variety of formats, including, but not limited to: electronic, social media, e-mail, website, written, tabling, and presentations in order to promote activities and workshops
• Serve as liaison between MC and various community agencies, including Merced County Department of Public Health, in order to provide relevant health and wellness resources and information to the student population
• Represent Student Health Services and advocate for students on various health and safety related committees
• Collaborate with other departments in developing, maintaining, and distributing information to support compliance with various laws, codes and regulations
• Maintain health records in a secure, confidential manner, in compliance with applicable laws
• Participate in writing annual departmental Program Review
• Performs related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training/Experience

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Certified Registered Nurse plus at least two (2) years of applicable experience

OR

• the equivalent education and experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

License or Certificate

• California Public Health Nurse Certificate
• Current CPR certification

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Reach in all directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
4. Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
5. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information: Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Interviews are scheduled for October 28, 2026, with final in person interviews scheduled for October 29, 2026

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits Website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. An applicant must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5495722/student-health-services-nurse