PS Clinical Nurse

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional outpatient nursing care to patients in the Department of Neurosurgery. This position is located at the Clinical Neurosciences Center on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions;
• Affords care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• 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 physicians' orders.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• 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.
• 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.