Nurse I, Emergency, South Jordan Health Center

Emergency Department Nurse

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.

Emergency nurses deliver urgent care to patients experiencing acute illnesses or trauma in the Emergency Department. Practicing in a fast-paced environment, they require a high level of clinical skill, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. They initiate life-saving interventions and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. ED nurses are skilled in triage, resuscitation, emergency procedures and the use of advanced monitoring.

N1: Performs routine patient care assignments and may require intermediate support. Applies theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in structured, low-risk environments. Demonstrates understanding of basic nursing principles and unit protocols. Begins applying foundational knowledge in real-time care. Uses standard procedures and tools to assess and respond to patient conditions. Escalates concerns to senior staff and the medical team. Works under varied levels of supervision depending on skillset. Follows care plans and protocols with limited decision-making. Communicates respectfully with patients and team members. Seeks clarification and feedback to support learning.

Essential functions include providing foundational nursing care to Emergency Department patients, managing and operating medical equipment safely and effectively, documenting patient care and procedures accurately using Epic, administering intravenous and oral medications as prescribed, assisting with procedures such as moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and other complex tasks under supervision, participating in life-saving measures including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation with guidance from experienced staff, supporting triage assessments, nursing evaluations, and discharge planning under supervision, contributing to nursing care plans appropriate to skill level, demonstrating knowledge and ability to care for pediatric patients under supervision, demonstrating knowledge and ability to care for obstetric patients under supervision, seeking guidance for responsibilities beyond current knowledge level and collaborating with leadership to advance practice beyond task-oriented care, participating in orientation and ongoing development to build competency in emergency nursing, performing other duties as assigned consistent with departmental needs and organizational objectives, working rotating schedules (variable hours, weekends, nights, holidays) to meet 24/7 care needs; maintaining regular, reliable, punctual attendance.

Required qualifications include current RQI Healthcare Provider NRP Advanced Endorsement eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, completion of orientation checklist, current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, current RQI Healthcare Provider PALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working conditions and physical demands include the ability 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 include carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, tasting or smelling, walking.

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