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Nurse Practitioner Per Diem, Occupational Health (9160C) 75831
University of California, Berkeley
Nurse Practitioner Per Diem, Occupational Health (9160C) 75831
University of California, Berkeley
 Nurse Practitioner Per Diem, Occupational Health (9160C) 75831 At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). 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 full-time staff employees with up to 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley. 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
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Licenses/Certifications
Clinical Care
Organization, Prioritization, Collaboration and Teamwork
Knowledgeable in emergency policies and procedures.
Schedules:
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
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.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information
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 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. To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=75831&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21〈uageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-326e727630e7984fa75062e9a8e89952
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