Registered Nurse (RN)-Huntsman Cancer ICU--Experience Preferred - University of Utah Health

Overview

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED! Hospitals and Clinics is embarking on a new program to attract and retain qualified employees

The program provides a signing bonus for new hired employees at a 0.50 FTE or greater

The first installment is paid out upon hire within the first 30 days

The second installment is paid out after 1 year of employment

In order to qualify:

The applying candidate must be an external candidate

Must receive an offer before September 30th, 2025

If, at any time during the first twelve (12) months of employment, an eligible employee drops below a .50 FTE, all future bonuses are forfeited, regardless of whether or not they later return to an FTE above .50

If an eligible employee terminates from the organization and is subsequently rehired, they must have been separated from the organization for a period of at least 3 months before becoming eligible once again for the program

Sign-on bonuses and payments are taxable income to the employee

The University complies with federal and state regulations on reporting bonuses and payments as additional income to the employee, and paid amounts are considered wages for income and employment tax purposes

Bonuses and payments must be reported as wages on Form W-2 and all applicable withholding taxes will be withheld and reported

Please ask your recruiter for more info!

_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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission

EO/AA_ This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law

To learn more about Huntsman Cancer Hospital, clickhere

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 four hospitals and seventeen clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes

All newly hired RNs in this position will attend a weekly Transition to Practice (TTP) Program that coincides with their onboarding

This program instructs staff on policies, procedures, skills and best practices at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics (UUHC)

New RNs (with less than 1-year of applicable nursing work experience) will also be automatically enrolled in the UUHC Nurse Residency Program

The Nurse Residency Program supports new RNs in their first year of practice through monthly trainings focused on growing in their confidence, clinical skills, leadership and professional development skills

Various tracks are offered to help develop new RN’s in their area of specialty such as: Oncology, Critical Care, Acute Care, Perioperative, Ambulatory, Women’s and Children’s, and Behavioral health

Participation in these programs is a requirement and expectation of UUHC onboarding

For more information about these programs, please visit:https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/administration/nurse-residency-program.php

Responsibilities

+ Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems

+ Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems

+ Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's record

+ Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals

+ Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs

+ Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition warrants

+ Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment

+ Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care

+ Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs

+ Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures

+ Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders

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

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above

+ Ability to provide care to the population served

+ Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills

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

+ Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc

+ Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations

+ 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

Qualifications

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

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Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._

Qualifications (Preferred)

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

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

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._ _Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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._ _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500

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:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_ _Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_ _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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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._

Requisition Number

_71154_

Reg/Temp

_Regular_

Employment Type

_Full-Time_

Shift

_Rotating_

Work Schedule

_Sa - Fr, 0700 -1930 or 1900 to 0730_

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status

_Clinical_

Location Name

_Huntsman Cancer Hospital_

Workplace Set Up

_On-site_

_City_

_SALT LAKE CITY_

_State_

_UT_

Department

_HCH IPC 60N 5TH HICU_

Category

_Nursing_

Workplace Set Up

_On-site_