Nurse Manager (5971U) University Health Services #69671 Job Listing at University of California in Berkeley, CA (Job ID 69671)

Description

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: 6/13/2024. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Operations: 

• Oversees clinic operations and services for the Occupational Health clinic in the University Health Services (UHS). 
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that ensure patient satisfaction, compliance with care delivery protocols, and support the operations of the clinic.   
• Reviews clinic systems, practices and procedures periodically, and makes recommendations to assure continued  compliance with current campus policies and external regulations.  
• Ensures that staffing is efficiently coordinated to meet fluctuating demands.   • Ensures that staff of OHC are compliant with training, proctoring, certifications, etc. and maintaining records. 
• Plans, staffs, and oversees annual Occupational Health influenza (and any new vaccinations required seasonally, ie COVID 19 if applicable). 
• Coordinate and track updates to unit wide policy and procedure manuals for Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and assists as needed with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) preparation for site visits. 
• At the Chief, OEHP direction, conducts research and analysis on administrative policies and procedures, best practices and emerging issues.  Reports findings to supervisor and implements under direction; directs administrative and clinical staff in maintenance of clinical procedure manuals.  
• Resolves sensitive and urgent matters that are beyond the scope of the front line staff and monitors patient complaint and feedback system, tracking patterns.  Notifies upper management on high level or risk issues. 
• Supports Chief-OEHP with oversight of the OHC office budget expenditures; makes recommendations to improve service and/or reduce costs. 
• Serves as an administrative liaison with vendors, medical specialist offices and University of California, Berkeley departments.   Also works with Berkeley Public Health as needed on recommendations and requirements.  
• Serves as an EMR liaison with IT and works with them as needed to implement updates and changes.

Occupational Health Program Strategic Support:

• Provides high level support to the Chief, OEHP.  Promotes safety of patients and staff through continuous maintenance of Occupational Health policies and ongoing knowledge of UHS policies and procedures.  Programs include: infection control programs, health and safety policies, administrative policies, scheduling rules. 
• Coordinates with campus departments as needed to develop and maintain screening programs. 
• Oversees all Occupational Health surveillance programs for accuracy and compliance.
• Under direction of Chief, OEHP, responsible for ensuring continuous compliance with UHS and campus screening programs.  May develop, coordinate, and conduct medical surveillance programs.
• In coordination with EH&S and at the direction of the Chief, OEHP, manages administrative aspects of the Campus Automated Defibrillator Program.  Includes intake of devices once they are used, and obtaining the printout for the Chief, OEHP, or other occupational health physician to review.  
• Coordinates building and campus exposure investigations and follow-ups 
• Develops, manages, and updates website and other outreach, training, and informational activities. 
• Creates and maintains various spreadsheets and databases for program support.  
• Manages clinic meeting schedule, ensures creation of efficient tools for a wide ranges of organizational tasks, programs and presentations including but not limited to training, tracking/recall systems and storage of data. 
• Program metrics and quality control: work with Chief, OEHP and UHS data management team to develop system for measuring and tracking outcomes. 
• Maintains and monitors staffing records and statistics. 

Supervision

• Manages the scheduling of staff according to patient acuity and to assure optimal clinical services across the unit. 
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of Human Resources activities including employment, training, classification, and ensuring the completion of required processes related to Human Resources and payroll.
• Monitors and evaluates work of direct reports.
• Assists with training and ensuring medical assistants are competent with basic clinical and administrative duties including general wound care, administering vaccinations, processing workers' compensation notes, requesting consult notes, and surveillance/screening follow up.  Ensures that the administrative staff takes on the primary role of following up on consults by communicating with patients and specialist's offices. 

Direct Patient Care 

• Anticipates needs of occupational health patients, including workers' compensation and screening patients. 
• Conducts nursing visits including pre-employment and other screening visits per protocol, tuberculin skin test readings, wound care checks, and immunizations. 
• Removes sutures, applies/removes dressings per clinic protocols.
• Completes spirometry and audiometry visits as well as other screening exams such as vision testing.
• Applies basic orthopedic devices, according to training/licensure.
• Reviews complex and urgent clinical cases and determines the best utilization of resources within UHS.
• Reviews, triages, and follows-up incoming results/paperwork/consultation reports.  

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related area

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have current and valid California State RN License. 
• CPR certification required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Supervisory/management training and/or experience in a healthcare setting. 
• Knowledge of state laws, CDC recommendations, local public health guidance, OSHA and CalOSHA regulations, and UHS/OHC policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and the ability to recognize the abnormal.  Knowledge of common medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects and potential toxicity.  Especially as related to vaccines administered or medications dispensed for prophylaxis. 
• Solid knowledge of patient need and care assessment. 
• Broad clinical skills in providing and supervising the appropriate medical care to patients. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, staff members, and other members of the medical community.  
• Knowledge of electronic/medical record systems.  Must be computer literate. 
• Knowledge of and ability to perform occupational health screening tests including audiometry, spirometry, vision testing (snellen, titmus). 

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications:

• COHN preferred.
• Preferred Certification in spirometry (NIOSH) and audiometry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Knowledge of University Health Services and Occupational Health Policy and Procedure Manuals.
• Experience in an occupational health clinic; experience in occupational nursing.

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 salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00.
• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.
  

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• 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.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

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.

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.

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