Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for promoting sound clinical practices using a variety of communication strategies, maintaining and overseeing technical functions of various programs, coordinating internship programs and performing a variety of project management tasks to enhance the clinical environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah
• Three years nursing experience related to area of assigned department.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card, or obtain one within one month of hire.  

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program. • Database management 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.

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.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and audits clinical databases.
• Maintains WIKI site.
• Oversees the Perioperative Internship Program and student placement.
• Acts as a liaison with IT for implementation of hospital wide systems that impact Perioperative services.
• Acts as a resource; helps ensure the compliance and coordination of university and service line policy and procedures.
• Collaborates on the development of guidelines for documentation and care planning based on current clinical and research information.
• Functions as a consultant to staff in complex patient care situations.
• Collaborates with all areas within Perioperative services for the application and implementation of new processes, regulatory mandates and various projects assigned by the director.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

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.