14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave
time
11 paid
Holidays per year
50% tuition
reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent
children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee
life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to
$25,000
Variety of elective insurance
coverage, including life insurance, short and
long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment,
accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services,
including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and
fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at
https://benefits.utah.edu/.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Performs phone management with patients' parents, chart review,
care coordination, triage, and problem management.
- Discusses patient and family concerns over the phone and/or via
the electronic health record.
- Provides and develops patient/family education materials
surrounding common Gastroenterology disorders.
- Communicates adjustments in treatment plan to families.
- Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the
nursing process in patient's record.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan
of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Communicates
adjustments or changes in treatment plans to patient/family.
- Develops and participates in patient and family education about
care programs.
- Communicates lab & other test results to families.
- Provides medication refills.
- Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork,
including letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care
plans, and pre-authorizations.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Works closely with triage team and gastroenterology staff to
provide high-quality, efficient care to patients and their
families.
- Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in
educational programs.
- 14. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection
control, and safety precautions, and initiates appropriate
interventions in crisis situations.
- Participates in total quality management to positively affect
patient and system outcomes to improve care.
- Partners closely with the EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis)
Program Coordinator to provide clinical guidance from a nurse
perspective, support onboarding, streamline workflows, and serve as
an escalation point for complex EoE care.
- Actively engages with the EoE Quality Improvement Team,
including participation in two monthly QI meetings to lead
improvement projects, assist in resolving bottlenecks in the EoE
clinic, and monitor clinical outcomes.
CommentsThe above responsibilities will be shared
with other nurses and medical assistants in the Department.
Incumbent will be expected to provide high-quality patient care in
an organization focused on patient safety, patient and parent
satisfaction, and positive patient outcomes; advocates for patients
and families to ensure unique needs are met; collaborates with
highly skilled team members dedicated to achieving patient goals
and providing world-class care; actively participates in
educational opportunities. Education in patient management is
ongoing, with support from division practitioners and support
staff.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must
demonstrate 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred
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. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by
requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according
to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be
made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs
that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45891B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $32.14 to $43.88
Close Date: 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled:
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