Clinical Nurse PRN

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

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. The role involves assessing patients, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in secure detention settings.

This part-time PRN position covers JJYS facilities from Ogden to Provo, with a nurse on-site as primary clinician during scheduled hours and remote support from a nurse practitioner.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in Utah, or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Possibility of ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications within one year of hire or as acceptable substitution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patient health problems through nursing assessment and chart review.
• Plan and implement evidence-based interventions to prevent and manage health problems.
• Formulate care plans and document nursing process in patient records.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and modify the plan as needed within nursing scope.
• Educate patients and families about post-discharge care and follow-up requirements.

Skills

RN licensure

Interstate Compact

CCHP within 1 year

Job description

Clinical Nurse PRN

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical support in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) facilities. 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 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 includes JJYS facilities from Provo to Ogden, 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 elevate 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 committed to creating a fair and welcoming environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses actual or potential patient healthproblems through nursing assessment, patient interaction, andreview of relevant clinical information.
• Assesses, plans, and implement evidence-based interventions toprevent, manage, and resolve patient health problems.
• Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents thenursing process in patient's record.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and recommends orimplements modifications to the plan of care as appropriate andwithin nursing scope.
• Develops and participates in educating patients, their families,or significant others about post discharge care programs. Initiatespatient care meetings with the health care team to revise the planof care as the patient's condition warrants.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
• Provides guidance and direction to members of the health careteam to ensure quality patient care.
• Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating ineducational programs.
• Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance withestablished nursing protocol and providers' orders.
• Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infectioncontrol, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriateinterventions in crisis situations.
• Participates in total quality management to positively affectpatient and system outcomes to improve care.
• Nurses are expected to take and successfully obtain theCertified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP) certification offered by the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) within a year of starting. Supplies to study for the testwill be provided and the exam cost will be reimbursed aftersuccessfully obtaining certification.

This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of allduties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employeesassigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the Universityof Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within30 days of hire.

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State ofUtah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstatecompact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintaincurrent Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency isnot being changed to Utah.

Preferred

Some positions may require additional certifications such asAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced LifeSupport (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within oneyear of hire or equivalency (one year of education can besubstituted for two years of related work experience).

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedrequirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community byrequiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized accordingto CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may bemade for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefsthat object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the generalnature and level of work performed by employees within thisclassification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted asa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Requisition Number

PRN17446N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

Standard daytime hours at JJYS youth facilities, some flexibility in scheduling. Locations availableinclude JJYS facilities from Ogden to SLC to Provo.

Department

00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS & FAC PRAC

Location

Anywhere Utah

Pay Rate Range

45.65 hourly

Close Date

12/08/2026