Clinical Nurse
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Description: University of Utah is at present looking to employ Clinical Nurse right now, this position will be dwelled in Utah. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Pay Rate Range
$22.00 - $28.50 DOE
Close Date
NOTE: May close at anytime.
Open Until Filled
NOTE: May close at anytime.
Yes
Job Summa! ry
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Clinical Nurse. Offices and clinics are located in the Utah Diabetes Center in Research Park.
The Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Nurse is expected to provide high quality patient care in an organization focused on patient safety, patient satisfaction, and positive patient outcomes; advocate for patients and families to ensure unique needs are met; collaborate with highly skilled team members dedicated to achieving patient goals and providing world-class care; utilize evidence/research-based nursing guidelines to ensure superior nursing care; and actively participate in educational opportunities.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Phone management with patients’ parents
- Chart review, triage and problem management
- Education/training! of parents in management of new medications and delivery syst! ems for medication
- Assist with obtaining prior authorization for testing and medications as needed
- Assist with scheduling of endocrine specific testing
- Liaison with other services providing education and support for the care of
- May assist with drug study patients
- Communicating lab and test results to families
- Assist with medication refills
- Communicating adjustments or changes in treatment plans to families
- Addressing patient issues and concerns with patient’s parents over the phone
- Using a computerized message log system to communicate parent/patient issues and concerns to the physicians and practitioners caring for the patients
- May supervise and delegate some tasks to non-licensed department staff as appropriate
Current licensure to practice as a R! egistered Nurse in the State of Utah or equivalency required. *If licensed in a compact state a Utah State license must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or must obtain one within one month of hire required.
Strong organizational and leadership skills as well as demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.
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.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Two years pediatric medical/surgical experience or equivalent.
- Ability to multitask and work independently; ca! lculate medication dosages; and use a computerized message log system a! nd/or phone to communicate issues and concerns to physicians and practitioners caring for the patients.
- Experience in providing telephone care.
- Bachelor of science preferred
Benefited Staff
Additional Information
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/ TDD ), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions Summary
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This position will be started on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:28:03 GMT