Peds Nephrology Clinical Nurse

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to function as a member of the nephrology team. The nephrology team consists of 2 RN, 1 MA, and 3 APC’s working with 10 MD’s. This position will be responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients via phone, health portal, Tele Health and Tele Home, and in outpatient settings.

Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status; implements clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms; develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates patient care plans and patient education materials to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

• 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)..

• Performs phone management with patients’ parents, chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management. Document pertinent information in patient’s chart.
• Performs clinical triage and provides telephone advice by assessing patient symptoms, determining urgency of care, and initiating appropriate interventions in collaboration with providers and the central triage team.
• Discusses patient and family concerns over the phone and/or via the health portal secure messaging.
• Provides and develops patient/family education materials surrounding common nephrology disorders.
• Communicates adjustments in treatment plans, including medication adjustments, to patients and families.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals in conjunction with patient’s providers.
• Monitors, coordinates, and manages care for patients with chronic nephrology conditions, including ongoing assessment, care planning, and follow‑up to support long‑term health outcomes.
• Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about care programs.
• Communicates lab & other test results to families.
• Assist with medication refills and arrangements for medication infusions.
• Assists providers and staff with patient‑related paperwork such as letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans, and pre‑authorizations.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
• Works closely with central triage team 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 division and departmental procedures.
• 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.
• Works with other parts of Clinical Enterprise (Triage, Scheduling, Referrals) to optimize patient care.
• Assists in clinic operations ad hoc as needed, including supporting providers prior to and after patient visits.

Incumbent will be expected to provide high quality patient care in an organization focused on patient safety, patient and parent satisfaction, and positive patient outcomes; advocates for patients and families to ensure unique needs are met; collaborates with highly skilled team members dedicated to achieving patient goals and providing world class care; actively participates in…