Cardiovascular Referral Nursing Specialist

As 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. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient outcomes.

About the role

This position is posted as a Virtual Care Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Virtual Care Registered Nurse practice setting. The final position level and corresponding compensation will be determined at offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level.

Virtual nurses provide and manage nursing services remotely using audio and visual telecommunications technology. They assess patients, facilitate remote exams, complete documentation, and arrange follow-up care. Additionally, they utilize sensor technology and peripheral devices such as blood pressure monitors, scales, glucose testing equipment, EKGs, and dermascopes to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients remotely using telecommunications technology.
• Facilitate remote exams and complete documentation.
• Arrange follow-up care and utilize sensor technology and peripheral devices (e.g., blood pressure monitors, scales, glucose testing equipment, EKGs, dermascopes).

Career Levels

• Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner: Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner: Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.
• Nurse Level 4 (N4) – Leader and Mentor: Advanced level clinician that leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.

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 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.

Physical Requirements

• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Sitting
• Speaking