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PS Clinical Nurse

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 May 2026

💰 $86,000/yr($64,000/yr – $86,000/yr)

About the role

Details

Open Date 05/12/2026 Requisition Number PRN45017B Job Title PS Clinical Nurse Working Title Peds Nephrology Clinical Nurse Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility available.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $32.14 to $43.80 Close Date 08/12/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to function as a member of the nephrology team. The nephrology team consists of 2 RN, 1 MA, and 3 APC’s working with 10 MD’s. This position will be responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients via phone, health portal, Tele Health and Tele Home, and in outpatient settings. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status; implements clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms; develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates patient care plans and patient education materials to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Performs phone management with patients’ parents, chart review, care coordination, triage, and problem management. Document pertinent information in patients chart.
Performs clinical triage and provides telephone advice by assessing patient symptoms, determining urgency of care, and initiating appropriate interventions in collaboration with providers and the central triage team.
Discusses patient and family concerns over the phone and/or via the health portal secure messaging.
Provides and develops patient/family education materials surrounding common nephrology disorders.
Communicates adjustments in treatment plans, including medication adjustments, to patients and families.
Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals in conjunction with patient’s providers.
Monitors, coordinates, and manages care for patients with chronic nephrology conditions, including ongoing assessment, care planning, and follow‑up to support long‑term health outcomes.
Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about care programs.
Communicates lab & other test results to families.
Assist with medication