PS Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Open Date 05/11/2026

Requisition Number PRN
44996B Job Title PS Clinical Nurse Coordinator Working Title Pediatric Gastroenterology Pancreas Nurse Coordinator 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

Full-time, 40 hours per week. 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts or 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts. Off day to be discussed with the manager.

Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $34.19 - $43.00 Close Date 08/11/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to function as a member of the Pediatric Gastroenterology team at Primary Children's Hospital. The team consists of 10 RN's working with 4 NP's and 21 MD's. Responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients in-person, via phone, or via patient portal. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status;

implements clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms; develops, implements, and evaluates patient care plans and patient education materials to enhance and improve outcomes; and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment.

This position requires an on-site presence most days per week, but may allow for occasional telecommuting work, dependent on operational needs. The on-site days will vary each week depending on the assigned providers' schedules. Job location is expected to be primarily at the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake City campus, but may also require a few days per month at the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Miller Campus located in Lehi, UT or Layton, UT depending on clinical needs.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary 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

Additional benefits information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

~0.30% FTE - General GI:

* Performs phone management with patients' parents, chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management.

* Discusses patient and family concerns in person/over the phone and/or via the electronic health record.

* Provides and develops patient/family education materials surrounding common Gastroenterology disorders; communicates education best practices to proactively answer common questions to reduce future messages.

* Communicates adjustments in treatment plan to families.

* 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. Communicates adjustments or changes in treatment plans to patient/family.

* Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about care programs.

* Communicates lab & other test results to families.

* Provides medication refills.

* Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans, and preauthorization.

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Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

* Works closely with triage team and gastroenterology staff to provide high quality, efficient care to patients and their families.

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

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

* Utilizes…