Job Summary
Job Summary
The
Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to function as a member of the Pediatric
Gastroenterology team at the Primary Children’s Hospital Lehi campus. The team consists of 10 RNs working with 4 NPs and 20 MDs. Responsible
for delivering professional nursing care to patients via in-person, phone, or patient portal. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership
skills to assess patient status; implements clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms; develops, implements, and evaluates patient
care plans and patient education materials to enhance and improve outcomes; and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment.
This
position is located at the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus located at 2250 North Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, UT
84043, with occasional travel to Primary Children’s Hospital Eccles Outpatient Building in Salt Lake City, UT.
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
- Performs phone management with patients’ parents, chart
review, care coordination, triage, and problem management. - Discusses patient and family concerns in person/over the phone and/or
via the electronic health record. - Provides and develops patient/family education materials surrounding common Gastroenterology
disorders; communicates education best practices to proactively answer common questions to reduce future messages. - 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.
Communicates adjustments or changes in treatment plans to patient/family. - 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 such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans, and
preauthorization. - Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- 1Works closely with triage team and
gastroenterology staff 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.
The 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 parent satisfaction, and positive
patient outcomes; advocates for patients and families 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.
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
Department Preferences
- Strong organizational skills as well as demonstrated
effective communication skills. - Familiarity with GI diagnoses and/or procedures.
- Previous nursing experience.
- Previous pediatrics experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Applicants will be screened according to
preferences.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN44922B
Full Time or Part Time? Full
Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts or 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts. Off
day to be discussed with the manager.This position does require an on-site presence at least three days per week. 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:
Other
Pay Rate Range: $32.14 to $43.00
Close Date: 8/4/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/201358
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