PS Clinical Nurse PRN

Details

Open Date

12/17/2025

Requisition Number

PRN16627N

Job Title

PS Clinical Nurse PRN

Working Title

PS Clinical Nurse PRN

Career Progression Track

UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

No

Standard Hours per Week

16

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Average two 8-hour shifts a week. 8am-5pm. Other shifts may be available at the UICSL or other sites as well.

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC

Location

Other

City

Other

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

44.10 per hour

Close Date

03/17/2026

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

Job Summary

The University of Utah College of Nursing is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Registered Nurse to join our team to serve at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake ( UICSL ) and potentially other locations along the Wasatch Front. This role serves American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities through a model that integrates traditional Indigenous healing with Western medicine. Additional opportunities may include clinical work at the RedMed Employee Health Clinic, Summit County Health Department, and

Juvenile Justice clinics. Join us in making a meaningful impact in diverse, underserved communities

As a Clinical Registered Nurse at UICSL , you will support the holistic health of our community by assessing patients, administering screenings, providing chronic disease education and management, and collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care. You will play a key role in delivering women's health services, and ongoing support for patients managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.

Beyond clinical responsibilities, this position offers the unique reward of serving in a space where cultural traditions, community values, and modern medicine intersect. UICSL embraces a model of care that honors Native heritage while addressing current health challenges. By working here, you will not only practice nursing, but also stand as an advocate for health equity, dignity, and access for underserved populations. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who values deep connection with their patients, is inspired by a mission-driven workplace, and finds fulfillment in helping to strengthen the wellbeing of individuals, families, and the larger community.

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Responsibilities

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

2. Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.

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

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

5. 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.

6. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

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

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

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

10. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and providers' orders.

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

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

13. Other relevant duties as assigned.

This job description is not 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 or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work 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.

Preferences

Preferred but not required:

+ Experience in outpatient or community-based care settings

• Experience serving underserved or diverse patient populations

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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.

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