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Nurse Practitioner Per Diem, Occupational Health (9160C) 75831

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Departmental Overview



UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. The Clinical Services Program within the UHS includes urgent care, primary care and specialty clinics, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and a major medical insurance plan.

Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to enable students to get the most from their educational experience, minimizing the impact of illness, injury and emotional distress on their academic career. Medical care and wellness programs are available to faculty and staff to meet their occupational health needs and minimize lost work time. These visits generate ancillary encounters with the Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, Physical Therapy and Pharmacy departments. The Counseling and Psychological Services department sees an additional 15,000 visits per year.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL CARE

In accordance with Process Procedures and consistent with community standards and UHS policies and procedures, provides direct patient care.

1. Takes appropriate health history according to presenting complaint and physical findings including pertinent negatives for patients who present to the Occupational Health Clinic with complaints of injury or illness thought to be due to work.
2. Conducts an appropriate physical exam corresponding to presenting complaint, and history.
3. Formulates appropriate medical and nursing assessment of patient problems.
4. Formulates appropriate disposition and/or treatment plan. Includes: ordering and interpreting diagnostic test(s), implementing therapeutic treatment modalities (including medications), and providing appropriate patient education.
5. Integrates patient education and instruction in health maintenance and injury prevention where appropriate.
6. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and determines when to collaborate with the Occupational Health Physician. Provides appropriate referral to different specialty and/or sub specialty care for further evaluation and treatment.
7. Determine work-relatedness and causation of injury or illness.
8. Evaluates the workers' compensation case and develops plans for comprehensive care.
9. Provides case management of individual patients, which includes communication with UCB department liaisons, UCB Disability Management Services and Sedgwick CMS.
10. Provides feedback and/or follow-up to patients in a timely fashion.
11. Determines the need for appropriate follow-up care and arranges for appropriate referrals of patients for further evaluation.
12. Consults colleagues when appropriate and in a professional manner.
13. Maintains appointment template that assures appropriate access for occupational health scheduled and walk-in patients; keep pace within appointment systems during the scheduled clinic time.

DOCUMENTATION OF PRACTICE

Maintains professional standards of documentation.

1. Records content of all patient encounters within the patient's electronic medical record utilizing standardized templates (or progress note using SOAP) and workflow.
2. Medical documentation is easily interpreted by all members of the health care team.
3. Charts in a timely fashion.
4. Charting reflects the process of care, patient progress and current patient status. All communications with patient should be recorded on EMR.
5. Updates current medications, allergies and significant medical history at each visit.
6. Completes appropriate forms including, but not limited to, work-related injury, encounter, ancillary and any other forms relevant to the practice.
7. Appropriate referrals and documentation

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE/EMPLOYEE SCREENINGS AND MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

• Requires knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA and other public health requirements and occupational health recommendations and requirements.
• Perform pre-placement, medical surveillance and other similar physical examinations, telehealth appointments, or on-line review of medical questionnaires. Administers vaccines, tuberculin skin tests, vision and other tests needed and in scope of practice.
• Screens injured workers for participation in the Occupational Wellness/WorkStrong Program.
• Emerging campus and public health issues, i.e. pandemic response:
• Assist with phone screening and ordering testing if indicated as part of campus public health policies.
• Return to work clearance. Per campus guidelines in accordance with local public health recommendations, return to work is required in specific public health instances.

PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains record systems used to track health screening programs
• Works with Occupational Health Nurse Manager, Occupational Health Clinicians,
• Clinical Assistants, in tracking health screening and vaccinations.
• Review and/or develop patient education materials on occupational health topics
• Participates in the administration, including staff meetings, related to the Occupational
• Wellness Program (including WorkStrong).
• Basic administrative duties as related to online surveillance systems.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a positive, constructive attitude that facilitates the goals and mission of the University Health Service. Adheres to principles of quality, client-oriented standards.

1. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff regardless of cultural, racial/ethnic background or sexual orientation.
2. Refers administrative inquires, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors.
3. Knowledgeable of and adheres to all policies regarding patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy (HIPAA and FERPA).
4. Maintains an understanding of the social and environmental context of occupational health on the college campus.
5. Arrives at workstation in a timely manner.
6. Submits leave requests in a timely manner.
7. Reliable attendance maintained.
8. Works collaboratively with Health Services staff following a team approach.

Implements University and UHS policies and procedures

1. Knowledgeable of UHS departments, services, and locations.
2. Knowledgeable of and adheres to operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a masters level nurse practitioner program in occupational health nursing, preferred. Will consider an adult or family nurse practitioner with experience in occupational health.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active State of California RN License
• Active State of California NP Certification
• NP Furnishing Number and DEA License
• Active National Board Certification
• Current BLS Certification

Clinical Care

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of specialist nurse practitioner duties
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the practice of occupational medicine
• Effective diagnostic and decision making skills in the area of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing
• Demonstrates understanding and consistently follows Standard Precautions
• Implements UHS Bloodborne Pathogen and all Infection Control policies

Organization, Prioritization, Collaboration and Teamwork

• Willingness to accept constructive feedback, learn, and improve
• Effectively communicate with both patients and clinical staff members
• Work in a collaborative manner
• Work with physicians and nurse manager to implement new or revised clinical and administrative programs
• Assures timely patient care. Keeps pace within either appointment system and maintains appropriate pace within the limits of available resources and within expected goals of productivity.
• Contributes to productivity of unit by demonstrating an ability to work efficiently.
• Maintains professional communications.
• Maintains a professional demeanor even when under pressure or difficult situations are encountered.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers by keeping a reasonably clean and well-organized work area.
• Computer:
  • Skills must support medical applications (for example, electronic medical records and retrieval, appointment scheduling programs, tracking and screening programs)
  • Comfortable with telehealth and online surveillance programs

Knowledgeable in emergency policies and procedures.

1. Knows emergency/disaster plan.
2. Knows use and location of emergency equipment at a level appropriate to the assigned unit.

• Initiates basic CPR as needed.

Schedules:

• Adheres to hours of work and payroll responsibilities
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years working as a nurse practitioner
• Experience in an occupational health clinic with injury care in the California Workers' Compensation system
• Experience conducting medical surveillance examinations
• Experience and/or training in spirometry through a program approved by the National
• Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Experience and/or certification as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist

Licenses/Certifications

• Specialization in occupational and environmental health nursing (OEHN)
• DOT Certification

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• This is a per diem appointment with variable hours (approximately 8-16 hours/week) Schedule to be determined with the successful applicant.
• The per diem hourly rate for this position is $96.89
• Per diem positions are not eligible for the UC benefits plan.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Nurse Unit (NX) between the University of California and the California Nurses Association (CNA). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/nx/index.html.
• This position has a headcount of 2 hires.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, 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
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

The University of California's Affirmative Action policy.

The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy.


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