Inpatient Nurse (RN)- Full-Time- Endoscopy

University of Utah Health - Salt Lake City, UT

Job Title: Inpatient Nurse (RN)- Full-Time- Endoscopy

Position: Nursing Care Provider

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Shift: 12 hour shifts

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City: Salt Lake City

State: UT

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Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions.
Evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
Assesses, 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.
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.
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 direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions; initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes.

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Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 100 pounds.
Exposure to infectious diseases and behavioral health patients.