Clinical Nurse PRN - JJYS Cedar City

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 (SWUYC
- Cedar City). 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.

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical support in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) facilities (SWUYC
- Cedar City). 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 Cedar City with regular collaboration across the clinical team and facility partners.

We seek a self‑motivated, dependable, and organized nurse who is comfortable serving as the primary on‑site clinical staff member during scheduled hours. This role requires strong nursing judgment, proactive communication, and the ability to manage routine clinic responsibilities independently while maintaining close connection with the broader care team. A nurse practitioner provides support remotely; the successful candidate is expected to communicate clearly, identify follow‑up needs, and consult or escalated concerns when additional guidance is needed.

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.

• Identifies and assesses actual or potential patient health problems through nursing assessment, patient interaction, and review of relevant clinical information.
• Assess, plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to prevent, manage, and resolve patient health problems.
• Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's record.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and recommends or implements modifications to the plan of care as appropriate and within nursing scope.
• 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.
• 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 care.
• PRN Nurses are encouraged to take and successfully obtain the Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP) certification offered by the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC). Supplies to study for the test will be provided and the exam cost will be reimbursed after successfully obtaining certification.

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…