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.

Learn more by visiting the UHS website , our strategic plan , and our UHS values .

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 7/8/24. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

I. DIRECT PATIENT CARE: Responsible for patient care activities in the Travel and Immunization Clinic, including immunizations, diagnostic and screening testing, nursing care, treatment and procedures. Patient care may be provided in person, by telephone, and by virtual and electronic means.

The Clinic Nurse II, utilizing the nursing process, develops, interprets, implements, evaluates and documents a plan of care for patients consistent with UHS policies, procedures and guidelines, including:

• Provides culturally competent care and an affirmative, inclusive and respectful environment for all patients
• Safe administration of complex vaccination regimens per standing orders
• Adherence to strict vaccine storage, handling and documentation requirements and policies.
• Provides case management, maintains tickler file(s) systems and collaborates with team to assure follow up and continuity of care
• Demonstrates confidentiality, sensitivity and concern during all patient interactions.
• Consults appropriately with supervisor and MD
• Documents assessments, interventions, care and response clearly, legibly, accurately, concisely, and consistently in accordance with UHC policy via an electronic medical record.
• Provides appropriate patient teaching, health education and related counseling to promote patient and community health

Areas of Specialty:
A. Mandatory Immunization and Tuberculosis Screening:

• Review patient history, complex immunization records, conduct TB symptom screening/ skin testing, and order and evaluate blood tests to determine if mandatory immunization requirements are met
• Evaluate tuberculosis risk assessment, patient history and testing records to determine tuberculosis clearance status and/ or additional screening, documentation or treatment requirements.

B. Immunization Program:

• Review immunization records and identify gaps in routine recommended vaccinations
• Educate patients on vaccine preventable diseases and ACIP recommended vaccine schedules, dosing, and potential side effects
• Engage in shared clinical decision making with patients to reach mutual agreement on vaccination administration plan; ensuring that patients have a clear and demonstrable understanding of the risks and benefits of individual vaccinations
• Administer vaccinations per MD/ NP orders or standing orders

C. Travel Health Consultations:

• Assess complex travel itineraries for health, safety and security risks
• Provide in-depth education to patients on risks and a broad range of preventative strategies
• Conduct risk assessment to determine recommendations for travel immunizations, chemoprophylaxis and prn treatments; educate patients on risks and benefits of recommended vaccines and medications
• Engage in shared clinical decision making with patients to reach mutual agreement on vaccination and travel medicine plan

D. Latent Tuberculosis counseling and treatment:

• Evaluate patient history and tuberculosis screening tests to identify latent or active tuberculosis cases
• Follow infection control plans to route potential active tuberculosis cases to care and support in management of exposures
• Conduct health assessment and additional testing as indicated to determine health status and potential precautions for latent tuberculosis treatment
• Provide counseling and education to patients about potential lifetime risks of active tuberculosis and risks and benefits of latent tuberculosis treatment

II. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates a positive, constructive attitude that facilitates achieving UHS goals and objectives.

A. Adheres to principles of quality, customer oriented standards.

• Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Documents and refers administrative inquiries, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy.

B. Implements University and UHS policies and procedures.

• Knowledgeable of UHS departments, services, locations.
• Knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies.

C. Works collaboratively with Health Services staff following a team approach.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as health care practices and related technology change.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating patient care and health promotion.

III. Work Habits

A. Organized and able to prioritize workload.

• Assures timely patient care.
• Contributes to productivity of unit.
• Maintains timely and effective communications and coordinates clinic and patient care functions with staff.
• Able to work under pressure calmly and efficiently.
• Maintains a clean and well organized work area.

B. Knowledgeable in Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

• Knows emergency/disaster plan.
• Knows use and location of emergency equipment at a level appropriate to the assigned unit.
• Initiates BLS care as needed.

C. Demonstrates understanding of and consistently follows Standard Precautions.

• Implements UHS Universal Precautions, Body Substance Isolation and Infection Control policies.

D. Adheres to hours of work and payroll responsibilities.

• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedules and daily assignment

IV. COLLABORATION & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

A. 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.

• Demonstrates and supports professionalism in nursing practice.
• Takes responsibility for own educational needs.
• Participates constructively in staff meetings.
• Participates in nursing committees and the development of nursing protocols.
• Assists in identifying nursing staff learning needs and issues in nursing practice, and may be asked to prepare materials to share with other nurses.
• Actively contributes to Quality Improvement activities.
• Facilitates team problem solving.
• Facilitates problem solving by the contribution of constructive concerns and/or ideas for improving efficiency and working relations

C. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid California RN License
• Current BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 3 years of nursing experience in an outpatient clinical setting
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish patient trust over the telephone, via email/ video visit, and in person
• Ability to obtain an adequate patient history
• Ability to perform a complex immunization and testing record review, often requiring decoding of a range of penmanship and languages/ terminology
• Experience in health promotion and disease prevention
• Excellent nursing assessment skills
• Working knowledge of insurance plans
• Ability to work under pressure calmly, effectively and efficiently
• Ability to document calls and drop-in visits appropriately, concisely, and clearly
• Experience working with electronic medical records
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to provide emergency intervention
• Ability to anticipate patient flow and/ or scheduling problems/ conflicts and intervene effectively
• Experience with health education and counseling
• Experience administering immunizations
• Ability to assess normal versus abnormal laboratory, radiology, and outside test reports and make appropriate decisions based on those results and with appropriate consultation

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

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.

• The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $62.46 - $76.13.
• This is a 80%, full-time (32 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.