Professional Nurse - University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC)
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- CHAPEL HILL, NC
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
EHS UEOHC-230511
Career Area:Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Posting Open Date :12/02/2024
Application Deadline:12/16/2024
Position Type:Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:Professional Nurse - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN14
Working Title:Professional Nurse - University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC)
Position Number:00060716
Vacancy ID:P019903
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday
Business Hours
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$90,000-$95,000
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC) provides occupational health care services to all full-time, part-time, and temporary employees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The UEOHC directs medical care for all workplace injuries/illnesses. The UEOHC also provides pre-employment screening, annual immunization reviews, and medical surveillance for healthcare and non-healthcare workers.
Position Summary:The University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC) population consists of university permanent and part-time faculty and staff employees providing occupational health and medical care for (1) chemicals (exposure to solid, liquid and/or gas chemicals – fumes, vapors, flammable materials, pesticides, cleaning products), (2) biological (blood, bacteria, viruses, mold, bodily fluids, animal droppings, plants and insect bites), (3) ergonomic (when strain is put on the body from working, whether from working conditions or body positions), (4) physical hazards (anything within the environment that can cause harm to the body, whether touched or not touched – excessive exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet rays, extreme temperatures, radiation exposure and excessive noise) found in the workplace, including programs designed to reduce and/or eliminate these hazards.
The Professional Nurse/ADV position provides occupational health and medical care under programs like the University Medical Surveillance Program, Respirator Protects, Hearing Conservation, Lead Abatement, and Workers’ Compensation Program to all full-time, part-time and temporary university employees. This position resides in the University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC) on Medical Drive.
This position requires extensive knowledge and skills in assessing the nursing needs for all medical programs including psychological processes and the nature of chronic pain in a clinical application, as well as, professional nursing theory, process, practices and procedures for the care of patients in a clinical environment.
This position will promote health and provide superb clinical care along with broad nursing knowledge and clinical skills in the care of patients. It will be involved with planning, implementing and evaluating specific activities directly related to the above programs. This position will have a vision to shape program direction and development, identifying areas for innovation.
This position will research and develop comprehensive care plans for patients integrating new ideas and up-to-date medical information. It has the responsibility for monitoring responses to medication and other treatments, adjusting dosages, and/or changing the treatment plans. This position will be working with 2 part-time physicians. This position will be actively involved in consultations with other providers/physicians both within and outside the UNC system. This position can/will serve an important role for other health care professionals concerning the medical approaches to the evaluation and treatment from simple to complex problems within the clinic. This includes the ability to develop and provide educational and training programs to patients and staff. Because the physician(s) may have multiple patients, this position can make clinical assessments as to the efficacy of treatments. This position will serve as part of the Leadership Team and when assigned physicians are not on-site, position can serve as the medical expert and determine next steps when issues need immediate attention.
This position will participate in short- and long-range planning regarding the clinic.
This requires an extensive understanding of analysis of data to ensure that decisions are made with comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the occupational health environment.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
This position requires extensive knowledge of professional nursing theory, process, practices and procedures for the care of patients in an occupational clinic environment. Extensive knowledge and skills in occupational health to assess the needs for all programs (medical surveillance, workers’ compensation, hearing conservation, etc.) to include psychological processes and the nature of chronic pain in its clinical application.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in overseeing clinical staff.
Demonstrated broad knowledge and clinical skills in the care of patients.
Vision to shape program direction and development, identifying areas for innovation.
Ability to develop and present educational and training programs to both patients and staff.
Prepare written reports to be used in funding applications and publications.
Extensive understanding of analysis of data to ensure that decisions are made with comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the medical condition.
This position must be able to pivot quickly, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change. Additionally, position must demonstrate analytical abilities necessary to successfully identify and solve problems.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
This position requires extensive knowledge of professional nursing theory, process, practices and procedures for the care of patients in an occupational clinic environment. Extensive knowledge and skills in occupational health to assess the needs for all programs (medical surveillance, workers’ compensation, hearing conservation, etc.) to include psychological processes and the nature of chronic pain in its clinical application.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in overseeing clinical staff.
Demonstrated broad knowledge and clinical skills in the care of patients.
Vision to shape program direction and development, identifying areas for innovation.
Ability to develop and present educational and training programs to both patients and staff.
Prepare written reports to be used in funding applications and publications.
Extensive understanding of analysis of data to ensure that decisions are made with comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the medical condition.
This position must be able to pivot quickly, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change. Additionally, position must demonstrate analytical abilities necessary to successfully identify and solve problems.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
* Must be able to assist patient with ambulating, transfers and maneuvering.
* Must be able to operate equipment, give injections and perform venipuncture.
* Must be able to assist with varying needs and conditions to do assessments, operate equipment and perform direct interventions and evaluate the need for care and procedures.
* Must be able to lift/move items weighing more than 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Must be able to remain in a single or stationary location/position for extended periods of time.
* Must be able to communicate clearly to stakeholders to ensure their understanding.
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements:Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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