Monday through Friday, 8 hour shifts with availability from 7am-5:30pm. Opportunities for a compressed 4-day, 10-hour schedule may be available after completing initial training periods, depending on operational needs and supervisor approval. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $32.14-$39.58
Close Date: 01/21/2025
Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to function as a member of the neurology nurse team. This position is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients in clinic, by phone, or patient portal. The Clinical Nurse will utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status; implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms; develop, implement and evaluate patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.
Responsibilities
- Performs management with patients’ caregiver(s), chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management.
- Discusses patient and family concerns in clinic, over the phone, and/or via the electronic health record.
- Communicates adjustments in treatment plan to families.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
- Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about care programs.
- Communicates lab & other test results to families.
- Provides medication refills.
- Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Works closely with triage team to provide high quality, efficient care to patients and their families.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
Additional Responsibilities
- Meet with each patient and their caregiver(s) to review any questions they may have regarding their visit.
- Educate the patient and their caregiver(s) regarding any new medications prescribed.
- Work with clinic MA’s to keep the clinic running smoothly.
- Assist providers.
- Triage phone messages received by patients and caregivers seen in clinic.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Preferred:
Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).
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