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
This position manages the operations and strategic planning of human resources, customer/patient services, and financial management for their assign nursing unit. In support of the organization’s goals and mission, the incumbent supports the CNO and Nursing Director in leading the functions of their assigned area. The Nurse Manager works directly with nursing leadership to ensure patient safety and quality of care. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
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.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s of science in Nursing.
• Three years of nursing experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.