OverviewThis position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care for patients and families under direct or indirect supervision of a physician to ensure optimal patient care. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions- Conducts new patient interviews and assesses patient's function health and educational needs.
- Monitors patient's lab values, test results and progress.
- Provides patient/family education.
- May assist in the physical exercise program providing clinical oversight for individual patient progress and assessment of physical condition.
- Coordinates patient discharge needs to ensure smooth transition from hospital to outside agencies.
- Acts as a liaison between patient and other medical providers regarding patient progress, symptoms and complications.
- Participates in clinical pathway development and utilization.
- Contacts insurance companies to verify coverage of services.
- Provides follow up with patient after discharge to assess continuation of home program.
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams for assessing and evaluating patients care.
- Participates in departmental continuing education and in-service programs.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Ability to make nursing practice decisions in his/her area of specialty as broadly defined by University of Utah Health Hospital, Nursing Practice Department and unit-specific policies and standards and as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.
QualificationsRequired- Three years general nursing experience.
Licenses 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.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)Preferred- Cardiology experience.
- ACLS card or obtain one within six months of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical RequirementsListening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
