NURSE PRACT 2 (Nurse Practitioner) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 67443)

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 200 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 https://shcs.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.

Under the direction of the Medical Staff Supervisor 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.

POSITION INFORMATION

Apply by Date

05/01/2024

Salary Range

$83.52/hr. - $110.21/hr.

No. of Positions     

2

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

60% Variable -- This position is guaranteed 60% work time and can work up to 100% based on operational needs.

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

NX

Benefits Eligible

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift/assist in moving patients

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position subject to 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.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• 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)
• DEA certificate with at least schedules III-V.
• BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days from date of hire.

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Experience to complete patient history, perform physical examination, diagnose and treat common medical conditions and coordinate health management of patients.
• Experience to perform office laboratory tests, collections of specimens, initiate culturing of certain specimens and determine abnormalities in lab reports.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:           

• Two years' experience in Primary Care or Urgent Care setting.
• One year experience in sports medicine.
• One year experience working in eating disorder care.
• 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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. 

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.