Complex Epilepsy Neurology Nurse – HigherEdJobs

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Job Summary
The Division of
Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Triage Nurse to function as a member of the neurology
nurse team in Complex Epilepsy. This position is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients in clinic, by phone, or
patient portal. The Clinical Triage 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 the second largest department in the University of Utah
School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are 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/pedia
trics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

The University of Utah offers a
comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care
  coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary
  Comparison for more information)
• 14
  .2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave
  time
• 11 paid
  Holidays per year
• 50% tuition
  reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex
  spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life
  insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance
  coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical
  illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• 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 https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

1. Performs management with patients’ caregiver(s), chart
   review, care coordination, triage, and problem management.
2. Discusses patient and family concerns in clinic, over the phone, and/or
   via the electronic health record.
3. Provides patient/family education surrounding common neurological conditions.
4. Communicates adjustments in treatment plan to families.
5. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing
   process in patient’s record.
6. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health
   care goals. Communicates adjustments or changes in treatment plans to patient/family.
7. Develops and participates in educating
   patients and their families about care programs.
8. Communicates lab & other test results to families.
9. Provides medication
   refills.
10. Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care
    plans, and preauthorization.
11. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
12. Works closely with triage MA team
    to provide high quality, efficient care to patients and their families.
13. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating
    in educational programs.
14. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
15. Utilizes
    knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis
    situations.
16. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Additional ResponsibilitiesThis nurse is expected to participate in some outpatient Complex Epilepsy clinics and will need
to be able to :

1. Meet with each patient and their caregiver(s) to review any questions they may have regarding their visit.
2. Educate the patient and their caregiver(s) regarding any new medications prescribed.
3. Work with clinic MA’s to keep the clinic
   running smoothly.
4. Assist providers.
5. Triage phone messages received by patients and caregivers seen in clinic.

CommentsThe above responsibilities will be shared with other nurses and medical assistants in the Department. Incumbent
will be expected to provide high-quality patient care in an organization focused on patient safety, patient and caregiver satisfaction, and
positive patient outcomes; advocates for patients and caregivers to ensure unique needs are met; collaborates with highly skilled team
members dedicated to achieving patient goals and providing world class care; actively participates in educational opportunities. Education
in patient management is ongoing with the help of division practitioners and support staff. 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.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45115B
Full Time or Part
Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 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 considered after the initial training period, provided the
arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or
discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own
private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Department: 00848 – Pediatric
Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $32.14 to $38.31
Close Date: 8/19/2026
Open Until
Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202314

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