Clinical Nurse Job Provo area,Utah USA,Nursing

Details

Open Date 10/20/2026

Requisition Number PRN
46550B

Job Title PS Clinical Nurse

Working Title Clinical Nurse

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Standard daytime hours Monday through Saturday available (only 5 days/week)

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC

Location Other

City Provo, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $38.00 - $43.29 hourly

Close Date 01/20/2027

Job Summary

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical support in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services ( JJYS ) facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a nurse-led clinic that emphasizes independent practice, teamwork, and quality care for adolescents in secure and detention settings.

In this role, you will assess patients, implement clinical interventions, develop care plans, and make a real impact on the lives of youth in JJYS custody. This position is based in Provo and will have the opportunity to work directly with our entire team.

We seek self-motivated individuals who embrace the responsibilities of a nurse-led medical office. While you may work independently at times, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values compassion, innovation, and integrity.

This in-person position offers a chance to positively impact young, vulnerable individuals and provides opportunities for professional growth and involvement in healthcare improvement organizations. Join us to lead, excel, and make a real impact.

We believe that varying backgrounds and perspectives increase the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we encourage you to share how your background and experiences have prepared you to thrive in an environment that values a range of perspectives and is committed to creating a fair and welcoming workplace for all.

Benefits

This position is eligible for university benefits including:

medical-dental-wellness coverage
14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a, vesting period applies)
paid leave
paid holidays
tuition reduction for employees and family
free UTA transport pass
others

See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/Total Compensation Calculator

Responsibilities Essential Functions

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

Assess, 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 providers’ 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…