About Us
The Department of Nursing spans five hospitals and 12 health centers and accounts for 43% of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics team members. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients by leveraging discovery, education, leadership, and technology to advance excellence in our practice and the nursing profession.
We are here to support our patients, community, and you—our future nursing team members. Join our pursuit of nursing excellence today.
6,400+
People in the Department of Nursing
69%
Of UUH nurses have a BSN or higher
200+
Different job roles
Our Mission
To transform lives through compassion, innovation, and excellence in health care and professional nursing practice.
Our Vision
Working together to advance health, lives, and communities.
Our Values
Our Strategic Priorities
Patient Centered
Connect
- Cultivate our authentic connections with patients, families, and each other
- Coordinate care across all disciplines and settings
Advance & Innovate Practice
- Lead nursing research
- Ensure standardized, evidence-based care
Engaged Experts
Learn & Grow
- Support life-long learning and deliver training and education for every transition
- Provide purposeful and diverse career paths to sustain passion and engagement
Support the Community
- Engage in community partnerships to advance the health and wellness of our communities
- Share our expertise and knowledge widely
Systems Thinking
Foster Ownership
- Build a consistent and purposeful shared governance practice
Align
- Streamline our work
- Provide an exceptional team experience
- Create alignment with academic partners
Foundational Values
Culture of Belonging | Nursing Excellence | Safe & Just Workplace | Well-Being
