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    Clinical Research Nurse - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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    Open Date 05/01/2024

    Requisition Number PRN38421B

    Job Title PS Clinical Nurse Specialist

    Working Title Clinical Research Nurse

    Job Grade F

    FLSA Code Professional

    Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

    Standard Hours per Week 40

    Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

    Shift Day

    Work Schedule Summary

    VP Area President

    Department HCI Clinical Trials Operations

    Location Campus

    City Salt Lake City, UT

    Type of Recruitment External Posting

    Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Job Summary


    Promotes excellence in patient care by advancing the quality and scope of nursing practice through clinical practice, education, consultation, research and administrative roles in the area of clinical expertise.


    As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

    Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

    The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.


    HuntsmanCancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

    Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work.

    Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.


    In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities.

    This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

    Learn more here

    Responsibilities

    Essential Functions


    Provides care to patients with complex problems and discharge needs in area of specialization, exhibiting creativity and innovation in nursing intervention.


    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.

    Provide 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.

    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.


    DISCLAIMER
    This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within

    this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,

    responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

    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 required

    Nearly 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


    Master's Degree in a nurse specialty from an accredited program; 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 (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

    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.

    Preferences

    Type Benefited Staff

    Special Instructions Summary

    Additional Information

    The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

    Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

    Contact Human Resources at for information.

    Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

    Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


    The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

    All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


    The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

    The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

    The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

    Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


    To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA).

    More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

    Online reports may be submitted at

    This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.

    They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.

    A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.



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