NURSE PRACT 2 (Nurse Practitioner) - 6719

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Department Description

Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) provides primary care, mental health, acute care, laboratory, pharmacy, health education and counseling services to registered UC Davis students. SHCS serves approximately 300 patients per day during the school year. The mission is to provide campus health and wellness resources that enable students to successfully achieve their academic goals and life-long wellness. SHCS has approximately 160 staff including managers, senior professionals, professional and support staff, student employees, interns and post doc residents. SHCS is accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), and IACS (International Association for Counseling Services). For more information on the department, see http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu

SHCS Counseling Services are staffed by an educationally diverse group of licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, Masters level therapists, and pre-and post-doctoral trainees, dedicated to assisting students and enriching the university community by providing individual counseling, group services, educational programs, psychological consultation, workshops, and other types of outreach services. Counseling services are offered at no cost to registered students.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Medical Director of Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), serves as a Nurse Practitioner II in the clinic areas that are identified with staffing needs such as Primary Care and Acute Care. Performs professional patient care assigned as needed, provides clinical care and education for campus programs. Performs all duties allowed by the Nurse Practice Act for Nurse Practitioners to provide patient care. Follows UC Davis policies and procedures as well as all State and Federal professional legal requirements.

This position is a 10-month, partial year career appointment, subject to a furlough period mid-June to mid-September and reduced time during academic quarter breaks subject to operational needs.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$70.73 - $93.34/Hr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

10-Month, Partial Year Career

Percentage of Time

Full Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday Friday, 8am 5pm

Location

Davis Campus

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

04/01/2020



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift/assist in moving patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position subject to successful completion of credentialing process at Student Health and Counseling Services.

This position is subject to pre-placement screening provided by Occupational Health Services. Pre-placement screening will consist infection control testing that includes blood tests for TB screening and other infectious diseases and may include a physical exam, provided by Occupational Health Services, given at no charge to the applicant. This is done to meet Federal, State and University requirements.

Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infection diseases are present.

Position requires signing a statement of understanding of the Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse Reporting Requirement and UC Davis' Child Abuse-Employee Notification Requirement.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Current active unrestricted California license as a Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner.

Current active unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License.

Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) OR American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

DEA certificate with at least schedules III-V.

Experience to complete patient history, perform physical examination, diagnose and treat common medical conditions and coordinate health management of patients.

Skills to differentiate between patients' who require immediate vs. deferred consultation and/or referral, provide family planning and counseling, evaluate patient's emotional condition.

Knowledge of psychology to counsel and support patients and provide emergency treatment in life threatening psychiatric emergencies.

Experience to perform office laboratory tests, collections of specimens, initiate culturing of certain specimens and determine abnormalities in lab reports.

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate and interact with diverse individuals.

BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days from date of hire.

Preferred:

Two years' experience in Primary Care or Urgent Care setting.

Experience working with Practice Management Database and/or Electronic Medical Record system.

Experience working under high stress, time pressure and clinical emergencies.

Administrative experience to assist with various clinic related projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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