Clinical Nurse

Location: Provo, UT | Full-time, Day shift (Mon–Sat, 5 days/week, 40 hrs/week) | Requisition: PRN46550B | Pay: $38.00–$43.29/hr

About the role

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical support in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a nurse-led clinic that emphasizes independent practice, teamwork, and quality care for adolescents in secure and detention settings. In this role, you will assess patients, implement clinical interventions, develop care plans, and make a real impact on the lives of youth in JJYS custody. This position is based in Provo and will have the opportunity to work directly with our entire team. We seek self-motivated individuals who embrace the responsibilities of a nurse-led medical office. While you may work independently at times, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values compassion, innovation, and integrity. This in-person position offers a chance to positively impact young, vulnerable individuals and provides opportunities for professional growth and involvement in healthcare improvement organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; evaluates actual or potential patient health problems
• Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems
• 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
• Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post-discharge care programs
• Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment
• Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care
• Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs
• Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures
• Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and providers’ orders
• Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions; initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations
• Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care
• Other relevant duties as requested
• Obtain Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP) certification offered by the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC); study supplies provided and exam cost reimbursed upon successful certification

Requirements

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (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 Utah
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements, including immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy (limited exemptions for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs)
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and wellness coverage
• 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a, vesting period applies)
• Paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reduction for employees and family
• Free UTA transport pass
• Other university benefits (details at https://benefits.utah.edu/)

Pay

Hourly range: $38.00 – $43.29

Schedule

Day shift, standard daytime hours Monday through Saturday (5 days per week), 40 hours per week, full-time.