University of Utah
Job Summary
PS Clinical Nurse at University of Utah delivering outpatient nursing care in the Department of Neurosurgery. Position is located at the Clinical Neurosciences Center on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and diagnose patient problems through assessment and interaction. Plan and implement interventions to solve patient care problems. Formulate care plans for specific patients and document the nursing process in the patient record. Evaluate patient response to interventions and modify the plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Develop and participate in educating patients, families, or significant others about post‑discharge care programs. Initiate patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants. Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provide guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keep current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures. Provide and oversee direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders. Utilize knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions; initiate appropriate interventions in crisis situations. Participate 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 function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts. 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 patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual. Minimum Qualifications
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (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 Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire. Immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Legal Statement
University of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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PS Clinical Nurse at University of Utah delivering outpatient nursing care in the Department of Neurosurgery. Position is located at the Clinical Neurosciences Center on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and diagnose patient problems through assessment and interaction. Plan and implement interventions to solve patient care problems. Formulate care plans for specific patients and document the nursing process in the patient record. Evaluate patient response to interventions and modify the plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Develop and participate in educating patients, families, or significant others about post‑discharge care programs. Initiate patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants. Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provide guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keep current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures. Provide and oversee direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders. Utilize knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions; initiate appropriate interventions in crisis situations. Participate 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 function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts. 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 patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual. Minimum Qualifications
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (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 Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire. Immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Legal Statement
University of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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