As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health 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. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment through comprehensive, patient-centered care using the nursing process, evidence based practice and specialized training. The incumbent will use clinical expertise to manage complex conditions in an ICU environment. This role ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements, while demonstrating leadership and commitment to professional development through mentorship. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

• Perform comprehensive assessments and demonstrate understanding of critically ill patient's condition, including monitoring vital signs, lab results, and clinical status.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as per orders and protocols, including vaosacitve drugs, sedation and other medications requiring advanced clinical monitoring.
• Assist in the management of invasive devices (such as central lines, arterial lines and catheters) and emergent bedside procedures.
• Manage ventilator settings, hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support systems.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor their effectiveness. Deliver compassionate end-of-life care aligned with patient goals and values.
• Assist with early mobilization of patients, continuously evaluating and responding to hemodynamic changes.
• Advocate for patient needs to ensure patient-centered care while fostering a healing environment by providing emotional support and managing discomfort.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients and/or families on disease processes, medications and care plans.
• Promote team building and morale through active participation in unit programs and professional communication. Support staff development through education and contributions to shared governance.
• Monitor and promote safety by ensuring compliance with standards and identifying improvement opportunities. Uphold a positive team culture with zero tolerance for negativity and disrespect.
• Mentor and support new nurses and team members.
• Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations.
• Commitment to lifelong learning through research, participating in continuing education, skills training, and certification programs to maintain and advance knowledge in critical care nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• In-depth understanding of critical care nursing principles, patient management techniques, and advanced clinical interventions.

• Ability to recognize and react quickly to critical changes in patient condition, upholding advanced cardiac life support and supporting emergent bedside proceedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members in high-stress situations, displaying mental and emotional stamina in complex cases dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.

• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in delivering excellent patient care across the care continuum.

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment.

• Detail-oriented and well-organized.

• Ability to provide care to the population served.

• Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.

• Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.

• Demonstrated 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Five years experience as a Registered Nurse.
• National Nursing Certification.

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.

• One of the following
  • Ambulatory Care Nurse (AMB-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Current certification as a Cardiac/Vascular Nurse (CV-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Currently certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) through ANCC.
  • Current certification as Informatics Nurse through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Current certification as a Medical Surgical Nurse (MEDSURG-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Current certification as a Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Current certification as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) through the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN).
  • Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology (CRNO) through the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses.
  • Current certification as a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) through BCEN.
  • Current certification as a Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) through BCEN.
  • Current certification as a Trauma Certified Nurse (TCRN) through BCEN.
  • Current certification as Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) with Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety.
  • Current certification as a Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) through the Competency & Credentialing Institute
  • Current certification as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
  • Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
  • Current certification as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) through the Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
  • Current certification as a Certified Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurse (CORLN) from the National Certifying Board for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN).
  • Current certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) with the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.
  • Current certification as a Registered Nurse Certified - Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN) with the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.
  • Current certification as Registered Nurse Certified - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) with National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.
  • Current certification as a Registered Nurse Certified - Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) with National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.
  • Current certification as an Orthopedic Nurse (ONC) through the Orthopedic Nursing Certification Board.
  • Current certification as a Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) through Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
  • Current certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
  • Current certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
  • Current certification as a Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) through the Radiologic Nursing Certification Board, Inc.
  • Current certification for Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) - CCRN issued through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
  • Current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Current certification as a Certified Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse (CGRN) through the American Board for Certification of Gastroenterology Nurses, Inc.
  • Current Certification as a Level I Cardiovascular Nurse (CVRN - Level 1) through the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine.
  • Current certification for Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) through American Board of Neuroscience Nursing
  • Current certification as a Certified Stroke Registered Nurse (SCRN) through the American Board of Neuroscience Nurses.
  • Current certification as a Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) through the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC)
  • Current certification as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) through the America Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.
  • Current certification as a Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) through the American Board for Transplant Certification.
  • Current Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) through the Vascular Access Certification Corporation.
  • Holistic Nurse Board Certified (HN-BC) through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation.
  • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) through Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Current certification as an Oncology Nurse Navigator-Certified Generalist (ONN-CG) through the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators - Foundation for Learning.
  • Current certification for Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation
  • Current certification as an Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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.
• Previous nursing experience, preferably in an ICU or critical care setting.
• Experience handling critically ill or unstable patients.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee 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 and behavioral health patients.