Clinical Nurse PRN - Richfield JJYS

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of youth? We are seeking a compassionate and professional nurse to join our team at the University of Utah College of Nursing. You'll work in a nurse-led clinic, promoting the health and well-being of underserved populations with added autonomy and fulfillment.

In this role, you will assess patients, implement clinical interventions, develop care plans, and make a real impact on the lives of youth in our facility. You'll also have the chance to contribute to community health initiatives.

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. Join us to lead, excel, and make a real impact.

Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199986

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
2. Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
3. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's record.
4. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
5. 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.
6. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
7. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
8. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
9. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
10. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and providers' orders.
11. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
12. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
13. Within six months of hire, will study for, take and successfully obtain the Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP) certification offered by the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC). Supplies to study for the test will be provided and the exam cost will be reimbursed after successfully obtaining certification.

This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.