University of Utah Looking for PS Clinical Nurse Full Time

Requisition Number: PRN33225B

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job
Code?: Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 30

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule Summary: Some nights and weekends required

VP
Area: U of U Health – Academics

Department: 01706 – CCTS – CLINICAL TRIALS SUPPORT

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Rate Range: $22.88 to
$40.00

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Summary

The Clinical and Translational
Science Institute (CTSI), Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is seeking an experienced clinical nurse to join our team! We are a collaborative
clinical inpatient and outpatient nursing unit focused on patient care and fidelity to the research protocol. The ideal candidate should
have a strong clinical background with detail oriented skills. Must communicate effectively and be proficient in various IT platforms. Enjoy
an innovative work environment and help support breakthroughs in health and technology!

https://ctsi.utah.edu/cores-and-services/cru

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems
   through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
2. Assesses, plans and
   implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
3. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing
   process in patients’ record.
4. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care
   goals.
5. Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
   Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
6. Maintains
   a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
7. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure
   quality patient care.
8. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
9. Orients and
   educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
10. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with
    established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
11. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety
    precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
12. Participates in total quality management to positively
    affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Problem Solving The scope of the Clinical Nurse’s
authority is to make nursing practice decisions in his/her area of specialty as is broadly defined by University of Utah Hospital, Nursing
Practice Department, unit-specific policies and standards, and as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act. Major challenges encountered by the
incumbent include problems related to patients and/or patient’s families; determining the appropriate nursing action in crisis/emergency
situations; assessing and prioritizing patients’ needs.

Comments
Incumbents must have the ability to function
during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended, or alternative shifts; demonstrates both mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing
with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.; function calmly and competently in high stress situations; and the ability to deal
with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous infections
contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the
principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described
in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

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.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the
following:

• 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Research, Pediatrics, or Moderate Sedation
  experience preferred
• IV ultrasound or pediatric venous access skills preferred
• May require additional
  certifications such as ACLS or PALS
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Current licensure
to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah or equivalency required. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or must obtain
one within one month of hire required. Must demonstrate evidence of 400-800 clinical hours in an acute care setting during formal education
through an academic entity that has arranged and provided for the clinical training site, or 2080 hours in an acute care setting post
course work. Strong organizational and leadership skills as well as demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also
required. 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.

Type: Benefited Staff

Additional
Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse
backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected
veterans are 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. The University does not
discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The
requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of
Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
(OEO/AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

[email protected]

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.

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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for
information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement
rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management
at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful
completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.