Ambulatory Registered Nurse - BMT Care Coordination

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse - BMT Care Coordination position delivers patient-focused nursing care by assessing patient status, implementing clinical interventions, and developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role may involve accessing and administering medications within the nurse’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law. The nurse provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with nursing protocols and physicians’ orders, evaluates patient responses, and adjusts care plans as needed. The role includes coordinating with the health care team, educating patients and their families about post-discharge care, guiding and educating team members, and participating in quality improvement and ongoing nursing education. Scheduling may rotate and include variable hours, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24/7 health system.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Current University of Utah Health RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in 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 changing to Utah.
Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science, or a related field, or equivalency.
One year of related nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
Some positions may require additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and diagnose problems through patient assessment and interactions, and evaluate actual or potential patient health problems.
Assess, plan, and implement interventions to address patient care problems.
Formulate patient-specific care plans and document the nursing process in the patient’s record.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify the plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
Educate patients, families, or significant others about post-discharge care programs.
Initiate patient care meetings with the health care team to revise plans of care as patient conditions warrant.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Guide and direct health care team members to support quality patient care.
Stay current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
Orient and educate new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
Provide and oversee direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols and physicians’ orders.
Apply knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions, and initiate appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Participate in total quality management to improve patient care and system outcomes.
Work assigned rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, and maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.