Details

　　Open Date 01/22/2024

　　Requisition Number PRN37493B

　　Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

　　Working Title Nurse Practitioner

　　Job Grade UGR

　　FLSA Code Professional

　　Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

　　Standard Hours per Week 40

　　Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

　　Shift Day

　　Work Schedule Summary

　　Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm)

　　VP Area U of U Health - Academics

　　Department 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical

　　Location Campus

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range $110,000 - $142,000

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Job Summary

　　This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

　　Responsibilities

　　Essential Functions

　　Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.Participates in quality improvement activities.Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.Problem Solving

　　Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

　　Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.

　　Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.

　　Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

　　Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

　　This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

　　The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Required

　　Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.Preferred

　　Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.Utah State prescriptive privileges.Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

　　Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

　　Disclaimer

　　This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

　　Preferences

　　Type Benefited Staff

　　Special Instructions Summary

　　Additional Information

　　To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

　　Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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