Take your career to UC Berkeley's University Health Services. We are seeking an experienced RN to join our Urgent Care clinic.

1. University of California, Berkeley
Clinical Nurse II - Urgent Care (9139C) #19414
The University of California, Berkeley, is the preeminent public university in the country.
University Health Services (UHS) is a national collegiate leader in providing fully accredited,
primary medical care, sports medicine, occupational health, psychiatry, counseling and
psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and
staff. The Clinical Services Program includes urgent care, primary care and specialty clinics,
laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and a major medical insurance plan.
Approximately 65,000 clinic visits occur annually. Learn more at http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Urgent Care clinic. The incumbent
is responsible for the following areas:
• Employ triage techniques to identify existing or potential health problems (physiological and
psychological) and formulate a plan of care.
• Establish a priority of care for patients and route patients appropriately. Demonstrates
confidentiality, sensitivity and concern during all patient interactions.
• Recognize symptoms and diagnostic test results that deviate from normal. Follows through
on abnormal findings in a timely manner, using appropriate resources.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient
privacy.
The successful candidate must have:
• At least 5 years of RN experience
• Knowledge of outpatient care and principles of telephone triage.
• Ability to use auditory and ‘body-language’ cues to make an appropriate assessment and
triage decision over the telephone and in-person.
• Working knowledge of existing resources, including use of designated consultants, to give
appropriate advice, make an appropriate referral or Triage decision (such as In-House
department referrals and outside referrals to local Emergency Rooms, Urgent Care Centers,
shelters).
• Ability to document calls and drop-in visits appropriately, concisely, and clearly including
patient identifying information, relevant history, assessment, and advice given including the
disposition.
• Ability to assess normal versus abnormal laboratory, radiology, and outside test reports and
make appropriate decisions based on those results and with appropriate consultation.
• Ability to assist patients and their clinicians with appropriate case-management situations
that may involve assisting with referrals and follow-up consultations.
• Ability to work under pressure calmly, effectively, and efficiently, coping with variable
workloads, intermittent delays and emotionally charged situations.

2. Licenses or certifications required:
• Current and valid California RN license
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
This is a Full-Time Career appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes a
highly competitive benefits package; see http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-
and-benefits/index.html for more information.
This position has been designated as sensitive. Employment is contingent upon the following:
successful completion of a Criminal Background Check; successful completion of credentials
verification, completion of acceptable physical exam; successful completion of infectious disease
surveillance; acceptable proof of current vaccination history (mumps, rubella, rubeola and
varicella immunity) and Tuberculosis screening 10 business days prior to first day of work.
To view the full job description and to apply, please visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu (Search job
posting # 19414).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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