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Allergy, Immunization and Travel Nurse, PT (9139C) 8216
University of California Berkeley
Allergy, Immunization and Travel Nurse, PT (9139C) 8216
University of California Berkeley
 Allergy, Immunization and Travel Nurse, PT (9139C) 8216 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. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 6/15/2020 Departmental Overview As a national collegiate leader, University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive campus-based health center providing fully accredited medical and mental health care, education, a major medical insurance plan, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. UHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities, through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services. 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 by visiting https://uhs.berkeley.edu/ The Allergy, Travel and Immunization Clinic guides members of the campus community in protecting their health while traveling throughout the world and provides clinical care and support to students requiring immunizations and therapeutic injections for a variety of indications, including the University of California mandate for immunizations and TB clearance. This clinic also provides counseling and treatment for students with latent and active TB, in partnership with clinicians who have expertise in tuberculosis. The Allergy Travel Clinic is open to students Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and occasionally on Saturdays. The Tang Center is closed on holidays. Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu. Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Allergy, Travel, and Immunization Clinic, clinic nurses perform a broad range of professional functions involving nursing care that emphasizes the use of appropriate skills, knowledge, and abilities to assure the comfort, safety, and well-being of all patients. Clinic nurses are an integral part of both health care and administrative services within Clinical Services, and support the mission of the University Health Service. I. PATIENT CARE AND TRIAGE Using the nursing process develops, interprets, implements, evaluates and documents a plan of care for patients consistent with UHS policies, procedures and guidelines. Patient care may be provided in person, by telephone, and by electronic means. A. Employ triage techniques to identify existing or potential health problems (physiological and psychological) and formulate a plan of care. 1. Establish a priority of care for patients and route patients appropriately. Demonstrates confidentiality, sensitivity and concern during all patient interactions. 2. Recognize symptoms and diagnostic test results that deviate from normal. Follows through on abnormal findings in a timely manner, using appropriate resources. 3. Consults appropriately with MD/NP or RN supervisor. 4. Documents nursing assessments and interventions clearly, legibly, accurately, concisely, and consistently in accordance with UHS policy. 5. Provides appropriate patient teaching, health education and related counseling. 6. Provides clinical support to Customer Service staff working with students who are working to complete TB and immunization requirements. B. Provides direct patient care utilizing nursing skills and protocols. 1. Initiates diagnostic tests per standing orders such as ordering titers or TB blood test for students needing to meet UC mandatory immunization and TB clearance requirements as appropriate and according to applicable protocol. 2. Administers medications and treatments. 3. Assists in the preparation and treatment of patients. 4. Takes medical histories, assesses and counsels patients on basic preventative health measures according to protocol, e.g. Immunization, TB clearance, immunotherapy. 5. Provides case management, maintains tickler file(s) systems to assure continuity of care. C. Allergy/Travel, Specialty Nurses must meet the specific focus *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of their units as outlined in attachments. II. Organizational Responsibilities Demonstrates a positive, constructive attitude that facilitates achieving UHS goals and objectives. A. Adheres to principles of quality, customer oriented standards. 1. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff. 2. Documents and refers administrative inquiries, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors. 3. Knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy. 4. Maintains patient records appropriately including confidentiality, legibility and completeness of notes. This includes written and electronic records. B. Implements University and UHS policies and procedures. 1. Knowledgeable of UHS departments, services, locations. 2. Knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies. a. Detailed knowledge of Clinical Services policies and procedures. C. Works collaboratively with Health Services staff following a team approach. 1.. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as health care practices and related technology change. III. Leadership/Professional Growth A. As a nursing professional, demonstrates an ability to communicate knowledge both formally and informally. 1. Anticipates educational needs of patients. a. Provides written resource materials. b. Documents instruction and patients' response to same. 2. Collaborates with other disciplines in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating patient education materials. 3. Participates in the orientation of new employees; may act as a preceptor providing instruction and guidance in a positive manner. B. Contributes to the improvement of nursing practice. 1. Demonstrates and supports professionalism in nursing practice. 2. Takes responsibility for own educational needs. 3. Participates constructively in staff meetings. 4. Participates in nursing committees and the development of nursing protocols. 5. Assists in identifying nursing staff learning needs and issues in nursing practice, and may be asked to prepare materials to share with other nurses. 6. Actively contributes to Quality Improvement activities. 7. Facilitates team problem solving. 8. Facilitates problem solving by the contribution of constructive concerns and/or ideas for improving efficiency and working relations. Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Other Information This is a 50% FTE appointment (part-time) Employment is contingent on successful completion of: Background Check, Acceptable Medical Evaluation that includes infectious disease surveillance and proof of current required vaccinations or immunity levels, and successful credentials verification (if applicable). 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 see: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=8216&PostingSeq=1 Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-17cb4d8d5012ba4ebc22e27d5a5c0397
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The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
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