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Salt Lake, UT - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Job Summary
Job Summary The Clinical Registered Nurse in the Developmental Assessment outpatient clinics in the Department of Pediatrics position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position will work closely with the other RN leaders assist with care management and daily clinical operations. . May be required to work out of any of the clinical sites located in SLC (Eccles Outpatient building and South Main Clinic) and Lehi PCH Miller campus). The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2 retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50 tuition reduction for employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at Functions Identifies assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems. Assesses plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patients record. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. 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 patients condition warrants. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians orders. 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. Problem Solving Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated leadership human relations and effective communication skills. Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death multiple patients family members etc. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations. Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. Comments Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around behavioral health patients. 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 patients status and provide care as described in the departments 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 (multistate) 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 patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive 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.

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