Clinical Research Nurse

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to enhance patient care quality through clinical practice, education, and research. This role involves independent decision-making and collaboration with healthcare teams to address complex patient needs. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and a current RN or A.P.R.N. license in Utah. Join a dynamic team committed to cancer prevention and care, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and community health. If you are passionate about nursing and improving healthcare access, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a nurse specialty and current RN or A.P.R.N. licensure required.
• Effective communication skills and human relation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients with complex needs in the area of specialization.
• Develops and evaluates education programs for patient care and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with staff on patient care situations and quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Education

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Details

Open Date 04/03/2025

Requisition Number PRN41558B

Job Title PS Clinical Nurse Specialist

Working Title Clinical Research Nurse

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 47600 to 74609

Close Date 07/02/2025

Job Summary

Promotes excellence in patient care by advancing the quality and scope of nursing practice through clinical practice, education, consultation, research, and administrative roles in the area of clinical expertise.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the hospital staff and leadership. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is placed in a decision-making position based on expertise, personal and/or delegated authority. Clinical Nurse Specialists interact with members of the nursing Practice Department, physicians, peer groups, other disciplines, State of Utah board of Nursing, members of specialty nursing organizations, faculty at University of Utah and other local and national colleges and universities, members and leaders of the community. The scope of the Clinical Nurse Specialists authority is to make nursing practice decisions in his/her area of specialty broadly defined by University of Utah Hospital, Nursing Practice, and unit-specific policies and procedures. Major challenges encountered by the incumbent include problems related to patients, patient’s families, health policy, ethical dilemmas, and staff conflict management.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

Responsibilities

1. Provides care to patients with complex problems and discharge needs in the area of specialization, exhibiting creativity and innovation in nursing intervention.
2. Works intra- and interdepartmentally to develop and evaluate standards, policies, and procedures for the provision of a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
3. Provides and/or coordinates patient/family education and discharge planning. Develops and evaluates education programs and materials to facilitate patient education and discharge planning.
4. Provides clinical education to nursing staff, students, faculty, and hospital personnel. Develops and conducts continuing education programs utilizing internal and external resources based on an evaluation of continuing education needs.
5. Serves as a content expert in developing and providing education for specialty area.
6. Functions as preceptor for both graduate and undergraduate students. Serves as a resource to the faculty in the area of expertise; provides lectures to students and may have a faculty appointment.
7. Functions as consultant to staff in complex patient care situations. Collaborates on the development of guidelines for documentation and care planning based on current clinical and research information.
8. Collaborates with Nurse Manager in orientation of new employees and provides feedback related to specific education needs.
9. Provides input in staff performance appraisal.
10. Functions as a change strategist, implementor, and/or recipient by participating in continuous quality initiatives, internal and external committees designed to promote individual, groups, and organizational performance.
11. Promotes the utilization of research findings in clinical practice. Facilitates and/or conducts research independently and/or collaboratively.
12. Evaluates care provided to individual patients and/or groups of patients based on specialty area.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a nurse specialty from an accredited program; current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (A.P.R.N.) in the State of Utah; basic life support health care provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.