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Temporary Nurse Practitioner (9147C), Occupational Health 49815 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with up to 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

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. UHS manages the student health insurance and workers' compensation insurance programs.

Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all segments of the Berkeley campus community. The Clinical Services Program within UHS includes primary care, urgent care, occupational health and specialty clinics, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy and radiology. Learn more about UHS by visiting https://uhs.berkeley.edu/about.

Application Review Date

The posting will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform history, physical examination, assessment and planning on patients who present to the Occupational Health Clinic with complaints of injury or illness thought to be due to work. This may include telehealth appointments.
• Formulates appropriate disposition and/or treatment plan: Includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic test(s) including laboratory tests, radiographs, spirometry and hearing tests. Prescribes and administers therapeutic treatment modalities including medications, advises patients on how to use medications, performs select procedures; administers local anesthesia, and performs other medical functions, as authorized.
• Determine work-relatedness and causation of injury or illness.
• Maintain appointment template that assures appropriate access for occupational health scheduled and walk-in patients; keep pace within appointment systems during scheduled clinic time.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and determines when to consult or to refer the patient to the Occupational Health Physician and/or community specialist.
• Provides feedback and/or follow-up to patients in a timely fashion.
• Provides appropriate referral to different speciality and/or subspeciality care as deemed appropriate for a particular clinical problem.
• Case management of individual patients, which includes communication with supervisors, UCB department liaisons, UCB Disability Management Services and Sedgwick CMS.
• Case management of all OHC patients.

Medical Surveillance/ Employee Screenings/ Employee medical examinations

• Requires knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA requirements and other state-of-the-art Occupational medical knowledge
• Perform pre-placement, medical surveillance and other similar physical examinations, telehealth appointments, or on-line review of questionnaires for faculty and staff. Administers vaccines, tuberculin skin tests, vision, and other tests as needed and in scope of practice.
• Screens injured workers for participation in the Occupational Wellness/WorkStrong program.

Emerging campus and public health issues, ie 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, ie pandemic response to protect campus safety

Documentation of Practice

• Records content of all patient encounters within the patient's medical record in the S-O-A-P format when appropriate.
• Charts in a succinct, legible and accurate manner.
• Charts in a timely fashion.
• Charting reflects the process of care, patient progress and current patient status.
• Documents and updates: medical problem list as appropriate, allergies and medications.
• Accurately completes all forms relevant to the practice.

Programmatic Support and Administrative 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
• Basic administrative duties as related to online surveillance systems. .
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Requires knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of specialist nurse practitioner duties.
• Requires strong clinical skills
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback, learn, and improve.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both patients and clinical staff members.
• Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of Occupational and Environmental Health nursing.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner.
• Must be able to diagnose patient conditions and make associated treatment recommendations.
• Must be computer literate; skills must support medical applications (for example, electronic medical records & retrieval, appointment scheduling programs, tracking and screening programs).
• Must be comfortable with telehealth and online surveillance programs.
• Work with clinic lead and nurse manager to implement new or revised clinical and administrative programs.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the practice of occupational medicine

Licenses or certifications required:

• Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner, required.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California with an active license and furnishing number, required.
• DEA certificate, CURES registration, required
• BLS/CPR certificate, required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a masters level nurse practitioner program with an emphasis in Occupational Health nursing.
• Will consider an adult or family nurse practitioner with experience in occupational health.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse-S or similar certification.

Salary & Benefits

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.

• The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is in the range of (1.0) $67.48 - (11.0) $82.27 per hour. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This is a limited (temporary) appointment type with duration of 5-10 months (dependent on FTE %).
• 60-100% FTE
• For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1674324686328000&usg=AOvVaw2GpIWYW1GodaOMhx7gsK4r' href='https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=3964642&targetURL=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html' style='font-variant-ligatures:normal; text-align:start; white-space:pre-wrap; color:blue; text-decoration:underline' target='_blank'>Compensation & Benefits website.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

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.

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.



For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.





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