Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Details\n\nOpen Date 10 / 22 / 2025\n\nRequisition Number PRN43384B\n\nJob Title PS Nurse Practitioner\n\nWorking Title Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine\n\nCareer Progression Track UGR\n\nTrack Level\n\nFLSA Code Professional\n\nPatient Sensitive Job Code? Yes\n\nStandard Hours per Week 40\n\nFull Time or Part Time? Full Time\n\nShift Variable\n\nWork Schedule Summary\n\nVariable / rotating 12 hour Emergency Department Shifts\n\nVP Area U of U Health - Academics\n\nDepartment 00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians\n\nLocation Campus\n\nCity Salt Lake City, UT\n\nType of Recruitment External Posting\n\nPay Rate Range $109,726 - $147,276\n\nClose Date 01 / 22 / 2026\n\nPriority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)\n\nJob Summary\n\nThe University of Utah Department of Emergency Medicine is looking to hire an energetic, professional, skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team and provide care to patients in multiple emergency department locations. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of two years experience working in Emergency Medicine as a Nurse Practitioner. The Department of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician ( APC ) duties will include providing care to patients in the University of Utah Hospital Emergency Department and South Jordan Health Center Emergency Department, as well as additional community locations in the future. Expectations include performing routine physical exams, ordering laboratory tests, x-rays and special imaging studies. Additional expectations include performing routine emergency department procedures, communicating and consulting with emergency department and other consulting physicians.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nEssential Functions\n

• Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.\n
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.\n
• Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.\n
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.\n
• Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and / or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.\n
• Initiates and / or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols / policy.\n
• Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.\n
• Participates in quality improvement activities.\n
• Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.\n
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.\n
• Problem Solving\n\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.\n\nDemonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.\n\nDemonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.\n\nAbility to provide care appropriate to the population served.\n\nRequired\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n
• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.\n\nPreferred\n
• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.\n
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.\n
• 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.\n
• UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.\n\nThis position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.\n\nApplicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.\n\nDisclaimer\n\nThis 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.\n\nPreferences\n\nMinimum of two years experience experience working in Emergency Medicine as a Nurse Practitioner\n\nType Benefited Staff\n\nSpecial Instructions Summary\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.\n\nThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.\n\nAll qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTo request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination / \n\nOnline reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu\n\nhttps : / / safety.utah.edu / safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.