CLINICAL NURSE COORDINATOR - E50 INTERNAL MEDICINE
Company: University of Utah Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: September 13, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewAs a patient-focused organization, University of Utah
Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people
through patient care, research and education. Success in this
mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence,
leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that
are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration,
innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust
that are integral to our mission. EO/AAThis position is responsible
for assisting with the management of the patient care department
by; coordinating staff development/education, quality improvement
activities, scheduling staff hours, and performing other duties to
facilitate nursing care for patients. Works under the direction of
the Nurse Manager/department leadership and in conjunction with
other members of the management team. This position is responsible
for patient care. This position may be required to access and
administer medications within their scope of practice and according
to State Law.Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level
1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our
academic research, quality standards and overall patient
experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide
excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and
overall patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesAssists with the
management of the department which involves input in performance
evaluations, interviewing, hiring, counseling employees and
administration of the budget.Supports and facilitates operational
alignment with organization goals and strategies under the
supervision of the Nurse Manager/department leadership.Responsible
for the coordination of quality improvement initiatives.Coordinates
staff education and development in coordination with the department
manager and/or educator as appropriate. This may include conducting
in-services, staff development programs and orientation.May be
responsible for the scheduling of department staff.Investigates
incident reports on patient care safety and counsels staff
accordingly.May function as a preceptor.Serves as a resource to
external contacts and hospital staff in coordinating the repair and
replacement of instruments and equipment.Maintains inventory of
specialized items and ensures items are available.Maintains a safe
and therapeutic patient care environment.Performs professional
staff nursing functions.Performs professional staff nursing
functions to maintain clinical expertise to support departmental
operations. A minimum of 2 clinical staff nurse shifts per month is
required but may be greater based upon the needs of the
department.May be required to take weekend/night/holiday
administrative call on a regularly scheduled basis as mutually
determined with the nurse manager.Knowledge / Skills /
AbilitiesDemonstrated potential ability to perform the essential
functions as outlined above.Ability to provide care to the
population served.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.Demonstrated teaching
and leadership skills.Demonstrated human relations and effective
communication skills.Demonstrated ability to function calmly and
competently in high stress situations.Ability to balance clinical
and management responsibilities.QualificationsQualifications
RequiredTwo years general nursing experience.Licenses
RequiredCurrent 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.*
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring
department.Qualifications (Preferred)PreferredBachelor's degree in
Nursing.One year of directly related experience in an area of
specialty is 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.Working Conditions and
Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following
requirements with or without an accommodation.This position
involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may
consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or
otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients
while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be
exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function
around prisoners or behavioral health patients.Physical
RequirementsCarrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting,
Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling
and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and
Crouching, WalkingMulti-lingual Candidates WelcomedTo inquire about
this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.eduEEO StatementUniversity of
Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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.University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a
part of 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, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals
and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the
Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail
address, and telephone number can be located
at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted
atoeo.utah.edu/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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801)
581-6500 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 Hospitals
and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.Requisition Number 70918Reg/Temp RegularEmployment Type
Full-TimeShift DayWork Schedule 40 hour work week. 8 hour shifts.
Start time is variableLocation Name Acute Care Complex
(ACC)Workplace Set Up On-siteCity Salt Lake CityState UTDepartment
UUH IPC 21A E50 Med 5Category NursingWorkplace Set Up On-site
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