• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• 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

1. Performs phone management with patients’ parents, chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management. Document pertinent information in patients chart.
2. Performs clinical triage and provides telephone advice by assessing patient symptoms, determining urgency of care, and initiating appropriate interventions in collaboration with providers and the central triage team.
3. Discusses patient and family concerns over the phone and/or via the health portal secure messaging.
4. Provides and develops patient/family education materials surrounding common nephrology disorders.
5. Communicates adjustments in treatment plans, including medication adjustments, to patients and families.
6. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals in conjunction with patient’s providers.
7. Monitors, coordinates, and manages care for patients with chronic nephrology conditions, including ongoing assessment, care planning, and follow‑up to support long‑term health outcomes.
8. Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about care programs.
9. Communicates lab & other test results to families.
10. Assist with medication refills and arrangements for medication infusions.
11. Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans, and pre-authorizations.
12. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
13. Works closely with central triage team to provide high quality, efficient care to patients and their families.
14. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
15. Orients and educates new staff in division and departmental procedures.
16. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
17. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
18. Works with other parts of Clinical Enterprise (Triage, Scheduling, Referrals) to optimize patient care.
19. Assists in clinic operations ad hoc as needed, including supporting providers prior to and after patient visits.

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.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

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