Ambulatory Registered Nurse - Specialty Clinic

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of patient needs, from routine health checkups and vaccinations to managing chronic illnesses in an outpatient setting.
• Assess patient needs, deliver nursing care including administering medication and performing procedures.
• Provide patient and family education, coordination of care and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for their patients.

Requirements

• 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.
• Maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Obtain RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Career Level

Performs routine patient care assignments and may require intermediate support. Applies theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in structured, low-risk environments. Demonstrates understanding of basic nursing principles and unit protocols. Begins applying foundational knowledge in real-time care. Uses standard procedures and tools to assess and respond to patient conditions. Escalates concerns to senior staff and the medical team. Works under varied levels of supervision depending on skillset. Follows care plans and protocols with limited decision-making. Communicates respectfully with patients and team members. Seeks clarification and feedback to support learning.

Essential Functions

• Applies foundational nursing knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and basic disease processes, to perform routine patient assessment and care in the ambulatory environment.
• Begins applying problem-solving, critical thinking, and growing clinical judgment to patient monitoring and interventions for low to moderate acuity patients using standard protocols.
• Provides patient care within structured ambulatory guidelines, demonstrating competency in core unit skills and workflows while following established safety, documentation, and clinical protocols.
• Functions under varying levels of supervision appropriate to experience and skill development. Triages patients appropriately, recognizes abnormal findings, and seeks guidance or escalates concerns in accordance with emergency, rapid response, and unit protocols while working under supervision.
• Completes all required orientation, residency, and training activities and responds to feedback to support learning, performance improvement, and achievement of departmental goals.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and team members, participating in huddles, team initiatives, and collaborative activities to support patient care.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and professionalism, including timely review and response to communications, with a consistent focus on safety.
• Performs and assists in procedures as appropriate. Provides patient and family education checking understanding using basic teach-back techniques.

Career Level N1

Performs routine patient care assignments and may require intermediate support. Applies theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in structured, low-risk environments. Demonstrates understanding of basic nursing principles and unit protocols. Begins applying foundational knowledge in real-time care. Uses standard procedures and tools to assess and respond to patient conditions. Escalates concerns to senior staff and the medical team. Works under varied levels of supervision depending on skillset. Follows care plans and protocols with limited decision-making. Communicates respectfully with patients and team members. Seeks clarification and feedback to support learning.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking