PS Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient

DetailsOpen Date 03 / 26 / 2024Requisition Number PRN38071BJob Title PS Nurse PractitionerWorking Title PS Nurse Practitioner-InpatientJob Grade UGRFLSA Code ProfessionalPatient Sensitive Job Code?

YesStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryApproximately 14, 12-hour shifts a month to average 40 hours a week.

Weekend and holiday coverage may be required. No night shifts currently, but could be incorporated in the future.VP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment 00233 - OncologyLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $107,604 - $135,104 depending on YOEClose DateJob SummaryThis 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.

ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsAssesses 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 solvingAbility 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.Minimum QualificationsRequiredLicensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

PreferredCertification 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.

DisclaimerThis 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.

PreferencesType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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 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.

All 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.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.

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