RN Urgent Care Urgent Care Other
University of Utah Health

Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

University of Utah Health Riverton, UT 84095, US

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Job Family

Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Job Subfamily

Urgent Care nurses provide, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care rendered to patients with urgent, critical, emergent, or potential health problems in an outpatient or urgent care setting with a diverse range of illnesses and injuries.

Career Level

N1: Performs routine patient care assignments and may require intermediate support. Applies theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in structured, low-risk environments. Demonstrates understanding of basic nursing principles and unit protocols. Begins applying foundational knowledge in real-time care. Uses standard procedures and tools to assess and respond to patient conditions. Escalates concerns to senior staff and the medical team. Works under varied levels of supervision depending on skillset. Follows care plans and protocols with limited decision-making. Communicates respectfully with patients and team members. Seeks clarification and feedback to support learning.

Essential Functions

  • Completes required orientation, residency, and training activities and participates in team based learning to support growth and integration into the urgent care clinic.
  • Applies foundational nursing knowledge, including urgent care principles, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and basic disease processes, to perform routine care while developing clinical judgment.
  • Performs basic patient assessment and monitoring, prioritizing care using standard triage tools in the urgent care setting.
  • Uses established protocols to assess and intervene for low to moderate acuity patients, following emergency and rapid response procedures as required.
  • Recognizes abnormal findings, seeks guidance as needed, promptly escalates concerns, clarifies care, and follows direction to support patient safety.
  • Demonstrates competency in core unit skills and workflows, performs and assists with urgent care procedures as appropriate, and follows established safety, clinical, and documentation standards.
  • Manages time effectively and prioritizes care appropriately in a fast paced urgent care environment.
  • Communicates clearly with patients, families, and team members and participates in team huddles, clinic initiatives, and timely professional communication to support effective team functioning.
  • Provides patient and family education and verifies understanding using basic teach back techniques.
  • At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  • This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Non Indicated

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