Inpatient Nursing Care for Adult Patients
University of Utah Health’s ten inpatient acute care units provide a variety of care in a medical/surgical setting for adult patients. These are fast-paced nursing units that promote and support the following:
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Critical thinking and time management
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Professional development
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Leadership opportunities
Members of our acute care nursing team have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational opportunities and research projects throughout the hospital. We are committed to leveraging evidence-based practice, research, and technology to elevate nursing practice and provide exceptional, professional, and compassionate nursing care.
Acute care is a great place to start your nursing career. We offer the following:
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A nurturing and supportive work environment
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A chance to build nursing skills
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Knowledge for a strong nursing career foundation
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A six week hands-on orientation concurrent with Transition to Practice Classes and Nurse Residency programs following orientation
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Career pathway opportunities to ED and Critical Care
Why Work at U of U Health?
- Be part of an amazing team
- Work in a caring, nurturing environment for both new and experienced nurses and CNAs
- Make a difference in patients’ lives and our community by providing quality patient care
- Find a rewarding, challenging new career with opportunities to grow in other roles
- Let your voice be heard as a vital member of your team and our organization
Great Benefits for You!
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical and dental coverage starting day one
- 50% off University of Utah tuition for full-time status after six months
- Student debt repayment program
- Automatic 6% employer-funded retirement contribution
- Additional 4% employer retirement match
- Access to community and corporate discounts and perks
About Our Acute Care Nursing Units
Acute Internal Medicine Units
Our five Acute Internal Medicine units care for patients with diseases and infections of the following:
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Lungs
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Heart
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Blood vessels
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Brain
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Stomach
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Small and large intestines
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Liver
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Kidneys
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Bladder
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Bones
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Autoimmune conditions
These units also function as overflow units for surgical and other specialized acute care areas such as general surgery, orthopedic trauma, urology, and transplant surgery.
E40 Internal Medicine Pulmonary has three palliative care suites to provide end of life care. They also specialize in caring for patients with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions.
Learn More About Our Internal Medicine Units
Cardiovascular Acute Care (CVAC) (D40)
The Cardiovascular Acute Care (CVAC) unit specializes in cardiovascular medicine and cares for patients diagnosed with an acute or chronic cardiovascular disease or complication. CVAC cares for a variety of patients:
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General medicine
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Pulmonary
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Neurology
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Vascular
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Trauma patients
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Patients being managed medically or who have undergone surgical intervention
Cardiovascular Medical (A42)
The Cardiovascular Medical unit cares for patients with serious or acute heart conditions. This unit is staffed with nurses specializing in cardiac care. They provide care for patience who have undergone a heart transplant or surgery. The unit cares for several types of patients:
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Pulmonary
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Neurology
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Vascular
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Med-surge patients who in addition to cardiovascular disease, have other acute chronic health issues that require management
Neuro Acute Care (A30)
Neuro Acute Care (NAC) cares for general neurology and neurosurgery patients. The unit also cares for the following:
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Strokes
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Seizures
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Migraines
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Neurologic diseases such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
NAC also receives overflow patients from cardiology, ENT, and medicine. This unit also cares for stable patients on ventilators.
This unit is a Nationally Certified Stroke Center and a telemetry unit.
Ortho, Trauma, & Surgery (E60)
The Ortho, Trauma, & Surgery unit provides specialized care for patients recovering from a variety of surgeries:
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Orthopedic injuries and surgeries
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Trauma and trauma surgery
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Sports injuries
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General surgery
This unit also cares for overflow burn and medicine patients.
Surgical Specialty & Transplant (A50)
Surgical Specialty cares for patients recovering from a variety of surgeries:
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Solid organ transplant surgery
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Bariatric surgery
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General surgery
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Vascular surgery
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Urology surgery
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Plastic surgery
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Gender affirmation surgery
Surgical Specialty is distinguished by the Comprehensive Center Accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
What Is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a critical member of the care team. This position is a fantastic entry-level role that allows you to observe different health care roles and gain work experience. CNA requirements and responsibilities vary by hospital and unit.
At University of Utah Health, CNAs provide support services:
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Check and monitor patients’ vital signs
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Answer calls from patients to make sure they’re as comfortable as possible
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Communicate patients’ questions and concerns to nurses
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Assist in dressing, bathing, and grooming patients
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Assist in some medical procedures
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Assist in wound care management
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Clean medical supplies and equipment
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Gather and stock various medical supplies
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Keep patients clean and attend to patient hygiene
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Move and transport patients, such as helping them get in and out of beds or wheelchairs