PRN Ambulatory Registered Nurse - Gastro

University of Utah Health • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks patient-focused nurses committed to its mission and values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. Ambulatory Primary and Specialty Care nurses address varied patient needs in outpatient settings, including routine health checkups, vaccinations, and chronic illness management. They assess patient needs, provide nursing care such as administering medication and performing procedures, educate patients and families, coordinate care, and work with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.

The position may be filled at multiple career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Candidates who advance in the hiring process will be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final level and corresponding compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements for that level. Different levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner who develops foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing independent practitioner who manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced, confident practitioner who independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.

Requirements

• 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 changing residency to Utah.
• Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs in an outpatient setting.
• Provide nursing care, including administering medication and performing procedures.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Manage routine patient care independently at the N2 level and escalate more complex needs as appropriate.
• At the N3 level, independently manage typical patient complexity, anticipate needs, and adapt care to clinical variations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed