Outpatient Registered Nurse - Women's Health

Overview 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. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA Corporate Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Identify, assess and diagnose problems through patient assessment and interactions; evaluate actual or potential patient health problems. Assess, plan and implement interventions for solving patient care problems. Formulate care plans for specific patients and document the nursing process in the patient's record. Evaluate patient response to interventions and modify the plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Develop and participate in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post-discharge care programs. Initiate patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition warrants. Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provide guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keep current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. Orient and educate new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures. Provide and oversee direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders. Utilize knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions; initiate appropriate interventions in crisis situations. Participate in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care. At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills. Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment. Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high-stress situations. Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life-span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Qualifications Licenses Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is 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 State of 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. Preferred Qualifications Some departments 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. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients. Physical Requirements Carrying Climbing Color Determination Crawling Far Vision Lifting Listening Manual Dexterity Near Vision Non Indicated Pulling and/or Pushing Reaching Sitting Speaking Standing Stooping and Crouching Tasting or Smelling Walking #J-18808-Ljbffr