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**Open Date** 05/14/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41912B

**Job Title** PS Clinical Nurse

**Working Title** Pediatric Gastroenterology Triage Nurse

**Job Grade** UGR

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

4 days per week, 10-hour shifts or 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts. Off day to be discussed with the manager. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00848 - Pediatric Administration

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $32.14 to $41.16

**Close Date** 08/14/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to function as a member of the Pediatric Gastroenterology team at Primary Children’s Hospital. The team consists of 9 RN’s working with 6 NP’s and 21 MD’s. Responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients in-person, via phone, or via patient portal. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status; implements clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms; develops, implements, and evaluates patient care plans and patient education materials to enhance and improve outcomes; and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment.

This position requires an on-site presence most days per week, but may allow for occasional telecommuting work, dependent on clinical needs. The on-site days will vary each week depending on the assigned providers’ schedules. Job location is expected to be primarily at the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Salt Lake City campus, but may also require a few days per month at the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus located in Lehi, UT or Riverton, UT depending on clinical needs.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Excellent**health care coverage**at affordable rates

+ **14.2% retirement contributions**that vest immediately

+ Generous**paid leave time**

+ **11 paid Holidays**per year

+ **50% tuition reduction**for employee, spouse, and dependent children

+ **Flex spending accounts**

+ **Free transit**on most UTA services

+ Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

+ Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at**https://benefits.utah.edu/**

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

~60% FTE – General GI:

1. Performs phone management with patients’ parents, chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management.

2. Discusses patient and family concerns in person/over the phone and/or via the electronic health record.

3. Provides and develops patient/family education materials surrounding common Gastroenterology disorders; communicates education best practices to proactively answer common questions to reduce future messages.

4. Communicates adjustments in treatment plan to families.

5. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.

6. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Communicates adjustments or changes in treatment plans to patient/family.

7. Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about care programs.

8. Communicates lab & other test results to families.

9. Provides medication refills.

10. Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans, and preauthorization.

11. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

12. Works closely with triage team and gastroenterology staff to provide high quality, efficient care to patients and their families.

13. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.

14. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.

15. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.

16. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

~0.40 FTE – Pancreatitis patients:

1. Performs the above tasks with the unique pancreatitis patient population.

2. Assists and works closely with our two pancreatitis-specialized MD’s, our Advanced Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Coordinator, registered dietitians, and behavioral health provider in clinic to move complex pancreatitis patients along the care continuum.

3. Communicates with the prior authorization team to ensure a seamless flow of patient care for pancreas patients.

4. Supports the Advanced Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Coordinator’s patients and provider when she is out of office.

The above responsibilities will be shared with other nurses and medical assistants in the Department. Incumbent will be expected to provide high quality patient care in an organization focused on patient safety, patient and parent satisfaction, and positive patient outcomes; advocates for patients and families to ensure unique needs are met; collaborates with highly skilled team members dedicated to achieving patient goals and providing world class care; actively participates in educational opportunities. Education in patient management is ongoing with the help of division practitioners and support staff.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred

Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( NRP ) within one year of hire.

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.

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.

Preferences

Department Preferences

+ Strong organizational skills as well as demonstrated effective communication skills.

+ Familiarity with GI diagnoses and/or procedures.

+ Previous experience in outpatient clinics.

+ Previous experience with pediatric patients.

**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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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