Registered Nurse Clinical Expanded II Thoracic Operating Room

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 118,055,000 - 178,143,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center seeks an RN Clinical Leader for the Thoracic Operating Room to care for thoracic surgery patients within a nationally recognized health system. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and evidence-based practice in a fast-paced OR setting.

The position offers full-time hours with orientation, on-call duties, and a commitment to professional growth. Excellent benefits and access to Utah’s outdoor recreation await.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in specialty areas; participates in clinical programs and policy development; supports standardization of care protocols.
• Educates and mentors staff on best practices and new developments in the specialty area.
• Represents department on committees; coordinates and optimizes patient care with the healthcare team.
• Promotes evidence-based practices and stays current with latest research in the specialty area.
• Directs and coordinates care teams; manages time, supplies, and resources.
• Maintains licensure and compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements.
• Develops individualized care plans using assessment data and family involvement.
• Reviews patient response and revises care plans based on outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Care Planning

Clinical Nursing

Interdisciplinary Teams

Nursing Practice

Teaching

Documentation

Leadership

Education

BSN from accredited institution

BSN within four years of hire

Job description

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Full time

R183544

Job Description:

The RN Clinical Expanded Role will serve as a service line specialist, focusing on one area of expertise within a specific hospital or care site department. This role is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and evaluating projects and assignments related to their specialty. The RN Clinical Expanded Role provides clinical expertise, consultation, education, and research to their designated area, acting as a change agent by accepting and facilitating change. The incumbent is proactive and assumes a clinical leadership position.

Join Intermountain Medical Center as an RN Clinical Leader in the Thoracic Operating Room caring for Thoracic surgery patients within a nationally recognized healthcare system. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and easy access to Utah's world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and breathtaking outdoor recreation just minutes from Salt Lake City.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week




• Orientation Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM




• Orientation Duration: Based on prior experience and training needs




• Post-Orientation Schedule: Variable shifts based on department needs




• On-Call Requirement: Begins after orientation




• Call Schedule: Frequency and details vary based on departmental needs and staffing requirements

Essential Functions:

• Provides expertise in specialty areas; participates in clinical programs and policy development; supports standardization of care protocols.




• Educate and mentor nursing staff and other healthcare professionals on best practices and new developments in the specialty area. Uses research to improve nursing practice and develop care standards.




• Represents department on committees and works with healthcare team to coordinate and optimize patient care. Acts as consultant and liaison to healthcare team, patients, families, and community.




• Promote and integrate evidence-based practices into clinical care, staying current with the latest research and advancements in specialty area.




• Directs and coordinates care team; provides or delegates care according to plan and licensure guidelines; manages time, supplies, and resources.




• Promotes nursing profession; integrates legal and ethical standards; practices within scope of licensure, complies with regulatory standards and documentation requirements.




• Uses assessment data and critical thinking to develop individualized care plans; involves patients, families, and team members.




• Reviews patient response to interventions; revises care plans as needed based on goal achievement and satisfaction.

Skills:

• Patient Care




• Nursing




• Care Planning




• Clinical Nursing




• Interdisciplinary Teams




• Nursing Practice




• Teaching




• Documentations




• Leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice.




• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.




• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers




• Unit specific certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).




• (Applicants must either have required additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALs, NRP) upon hire or must obtain them within a specified timeframe determined by service line and department guidelines.)




• One year of clinical nursing experience.




• Demonstrated experience in assigned clinical area.




• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide nursing staff.




• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).




• Previous leadership experience




• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description’s last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.




• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.




• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.




• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typical includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.




• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)




• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.




• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$41.20 - $62.17

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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