PRN Ambulatory Registered Nurse - Gastro

University of Utah Health • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused Ambulatory Registered Nurse for its Gastro practice. Ambulatory Primary & Specialty Care nurses address a range of patient needs in outpatient settings, from routine checkups and vaccinations to chronic illness management. They assess patient needs, provide nursing care, administer medications, perform procedures, educate patients and families, coordinate care, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

The role may be filled at multiple career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Placement and compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies and alignment with the requirements of the relevant level. Different levels may require additional certification, education, and experience.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner developing 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 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 switching 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.
• Additional certification, education, and experience may be required for placement at particular career levels.

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 ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
• At Level 1, provide patient care under close supervision while developing foundational clinical skills.
• At Level 2, independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• At Level 3, 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