Works intra- and interdepartmentally to develop and evaluate
standards, policies and procedures for provision of a safe and
therapeutic patient environment.
Provides and/or coordinates patient/family education and
discharge planning. Develops and evaluates education programs and
materials to facilitate patient education and discharge
planning.
Provides clinical education to nursing staff, students, faculty
and hospital personnel. Develops and conducts continuing education
programs utilizing internal and external resources based on an
evaluation of continuing education needs.
Serves as a content expert in developing and providing
education for specialty area.
Functions as preceptor for both graduate and undergraduate
students. Serves as a resource to the faculty in the area of
expertise; provides lectures to students and may have a faculty
appointment.
Functions as consultant to staff in complex patient care
situations. Collaborates on the development of guidelines for
documentation and care planning based on current clinical and
research information.
Collaborates with Nurse Manager in orientation of new employees
and provides feedback related to specific education needs.
Provides input in staff performance appraisal.
Functions as a change strategist, implementor and/or recipient
by participating in continuous quality initiatives, internal and
external committees designed to promote individual, groups and
organizational performance.
Promotes the utilization of research findings in clinical
practice. Facilitates and/or conducts research independently and/or
collaboratively.
Evaluates care provided to individual patients and/or groups of
patients based on specialty area.
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.
Problem Solving
The Clinical Nurse Specialist makes decisions independently and in
collaboration with the hospital staff and leadership. The Clinical
Nurse Specialist is placed in a decision making position based on
expertise, personal and/or delegated authority. Clinical Nurse
Specialists interact with members of the nursing Practice
Department, physicians, peer groups, other disciplines, State of
Utah board of Nursing, members of specialty nursing organizations,
faculty at University of Utah and other local and national colleges
and universities, members and leaders of the community. The scope
of the Clinical Nurse Specialists authority is to make nursing
practice decisions in his/her area of specialty is broadly defined
by University of Utah Hospital, Nursing Practice and unit-specific
policies and procedures. Major challenges encountered by the
incumbent include problems related to patients, patient's families,
health policy, ethical dilemmas and staff conflict
management.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly
Continuously: Office environment.Often: Infectious disease, oils
(
there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting
fluids), hazards (
includes a variety of physical
conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving
vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high
places, or exposure to chemicals).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be
requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking,
walking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing),
standing.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the
following job levels:
Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), III:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or
equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Requires current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential
through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential
is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Preferences
Have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or as an
Advance Practice Registered Nurse (A.P.R.N.) in the State of Utah;
basic life support health care provider card or obtain one within
one month of hire; and demonstrated human relation and effective
communication skills required or equivalency
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46387B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 55000 to 78000
Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9880207"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/210373
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