Job Description
Rural California Nursing Preceptorship (RCNP) Program Manager Chico State Enterprises - 4.0 Chico, CA Job Details Part-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Computer operation Nursing Individual / group counseling Staff supervision Fiscal management Database systems Microsoft Outlook Team supervision RN License Student recruitment Computer literacy Professional ethics Basic math Handling customer inquiries Employee relationship building State healthcare regulations Acute care facility experience Driver's License Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Screening interviews Fax machines Working with students Mentoring Clinical staff recruitment Data interpretation Personnel management in education Managing projects Educational compliance and regulation understanding Process improvement planning Full Job Description
RECRUITMENT ID
443 RESIDENCY:
Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas). The Rural California Nursing Preceptorship (RCNP) program provides senior-level nursing students, unlicensed new graduates, and licensed registered nurses (RNs) with the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in rural and semi-rural healthcare settings. Placements span a broad geographic region across Northern California and are primarily based in acute care environments. POSITION SUMMARY
The program manager is directly responsible for facilitating preceptorships in Northern California for senior-level nursing students, unlicensed new graduate nursing students, and licensed RNs. This position manages the program, including supervision of staff and coordination of staff activities; developing clinical preceptorships; recruitment of participants and promotion of the program statewide; orientation and ongoing supervision of participants; and evaluation of sites. This position serves in an advisory capacity during the application and placement period and functions as the participants' immediate supervisor. This position functions under the general supervision of the director of the school of nursing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervision:
Provides overall supervision of staff, including hiring, orientation, delegation of duties, periodic performance evaluations, and decisions regarding retention or dismissal. Interviews, screens, selects, trains, and evaluates staff. Assigns workloads and establishes performance standards and goals. Prepares work schedules and tracks attendance. Maintains ongoing communication with participants and preceptors during biannual placement periods. Responds to participants and preceptor concerns as needed. Conducts on-site visits. Public Relations and Recruitment:
Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with senior administrators and staff at more than 30 Northern California state hospitals to promote participant preceptorships and placements. Assists partner hospitals in providing placements for supplemental training of current staff and orientation of new and prospective employees. Maintains correspondence and conducts visits with Northern California colleges to encourage enrollment in the RCNP program. Screens large applicant pools twice annually to establish participating cohorts. Secures site approval and placement opportunities for participants' clinical assignments. Attends and participates in school of nursing and university meetings as appropriate on behalf of the program. Promotes existing and new programs, policies, and procedures. Preceptorship Program Coordination:
Provides overall coordination and implementation of RCNP program and initiatives. Oversees the development and implementation of new policies that support RCNP program goals. Collaborates with appropriate departments to review and coordinate policies, practices, and procedures to ensure consistency in program communication and accessibility. Program Evaluation:
Conducts and processes individual and program evaluations upon program completion. Analyzes and interprets collected program data. Evaluates and monitors programs for effectiveness and identifies areas requiring improvement. Documents trends and recommends and implements modifications to enhance program effectiveness. Conducts fiscal reviews and evaluates operations to identify service improvements. Identifies and implements needed changes in program development and delivery. Additional Expectations:
Represents the university, consistently promoting a positive and professional public image. Acknowledges, respects, and values each individual and their contributions. Applies the highest standards of excellence in delivering service to students, customers, and the broader community. Demonstrates an open, participatory, team-oriented approach; works cooperatively to achieve departmental mission and goals; and shows flexibility and adaptability in response to change. Keeps commitments and deadlines. Notifies supervisor promptly if a deadline cannot be met and proposes corrective actions or solutions. Demonstrates expertise and exercises sound judgment. Proactively educates staff on changes related to policies, services, and expectations. Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as California State University, Chico policies and guidelines, and establishes and implements appropriate procedures. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in managing organizational equipment, property, and funds. Authorizes expenditures within approved budget parameters. Upholds the highest level of professionalism by consistently demonstrating honesty, integrity, and reliability, and encouraging others to do the same. Effectively establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships within a diverse environment. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
The successful candidate will demonstrate thorough knowledge of: Recruitment, staffing, and selection processes, including attracting, screening, and evaluating qualified applicants, and effectively negotiating employment offers. Screening and selection processes for program participants, ensuring alignment with established criteria and program goals. Individual counseling techniques. Principles of planning, management, and effective program direction. Organizational development principles, as well as administrative, personnel, and fiscal management practices. Principles of management and organizational structure. Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment (e.g., copiers, phones, fax machines) and strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and database management systems. Principles, practices, and current trends in recruitment and talent acquisition. Strong interviewing skills and techniques to assess candidate qualifications and organizational fit. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, CSU and campus policies, and procedures related to recruitment and selection. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and competencies: Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and effectively communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions. Proven ability to set priorities and manage deadlines to ensure project goals and objectives are achieved. Strong commitment to continuous improvement. Well-developed interpersonal skills, demonstrated through the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with partnering agencies, the campus community, and the public. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to: Maintain high standards of professional ethics. Work effectively with a diverse range of staff, faculty, students, program participants, and community members. Engage constructively with program participants from diverse backgrounds, representing a wide range of attitudes, values, and perspectives. Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid, evidence-based conclusions. Identify opportunities for program improvement and envision needed changes. Communicate clearly and effectively in various formats to a broad range of audiences. Lead and mentor program participants. Respond to questions in a timely, accurate, and effective manner. Provide timely, constructive, and meaningful feedback and information. Respond to and assist in a crisis situation, exercising sound judgment and implementing appropriate decisions. Manage a heavy workload with competing priorities, multiple projects, frequent interruptions, and changing demands while maintaining high-quality customer service. Learn, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those related to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination; identify and address deviations in accordance with university policies and applicable laws. Interpret complex procedures, agreements, policies, and regulations. Prioritize and organize resources and tasks effectively. Perform all assigned duties in a reliable and professional manner. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a professional nursing program from an approved school of nursing or equivalent additional preparation as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Two to three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience demonstrating proven ability to perform the duties outlined above. This includes, but is not limited to: 1) a minimum of two to three years of acute care nursing experience as an RN, and 2) demonstrated experience in a leadership or educational capacity, preferably involving onboarding or supervision of new staff, student nurses, or other clinical learners in a clinical setting. Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State of California. Must be able to perform the essential job functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This role requires alternating between remaining in a stationary position while operating a personal computer for extended periods and frequently moving about within the office. Must be able to travel throughout campus and occasionally drive to attend meetings and events in various offices and buildings. Due to the nature of the work, the position requires flexibility to work additional or irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as well as occasional overnight travel. Submission of official transcripts verifying educational attainment is required. Must have strong foundational math and clerical skills, advanced reading comprehension, critical analytical thinking, and the ability to produce clear, complex written communication. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises 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 Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position. Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary. BENEFITS
Sick leave (up to 5 days/year) HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, submit the following documents by July 10, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered. Resume Cover Letter CSE Application (PDF) Three Professional References BY DROP BOX
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Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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