Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Sciences seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the Comprehensive Weight Management Program in an outpatient setting. You will provide care to medically complex patients with obesity and related conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include dietary and lifestyle counseling, prescribing obesity medications per guidelines, and collaborating with physicians and other specialists in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Utah licensed Nurse Practitioner required.
• National certification required for NP.
• ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Independent outpatient clinic 4 days per week and 1 admin day.
• Provide dietary and lifestyle education for weight loss.
• Prescribe FDA approved medications for obesity per guidelines.
• Care for obesity-related conditions (diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver).
• Pre- and post-op bariatric surgery and general surgery patient care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

National Certification

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Patient care in the Division of General Surgery, Comprehensive Weight Management Program.

The Advanced Practice Clinician (physician assistant/nurse practitioner) role in the Comprehensive Weight Management Program provides care to patients in a University Health Sciences clinic. Individuals will provide outpatient care for medically complex patients with obesity and obesity related conditions. We seek a patient-focused, compassionate, self-motivated provider with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Our APCs are valued members of our teams and work collaboratively with physicians as well as independently. In addition to working in a world class institution with excellent benefits, there is ongoing education, practice standards guided by evidence-based research, and opportunities for quality improvement projects and research involvement.

The Comprehensive Weight Management Program is a multi-disciplinary program that currently consists of physicians, APCs, dietitians, and an exercise physiologist along with collaboration with other specialists.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on-campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the work site.

Responsibilities

• Independent outpatient clinic 4 days per week and 1 administrative day per week.
• Provide dietary and lifestyle education to promote weight loss.
• Prescribing FDA approved medications for the treatment of obesity according to state and federal guidelines.
• Provide appropriate treatment and care for patients with obesity related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, fatty liver disease, etc.
• Providing appropriate care for bariatric surgery and general surgery patients in the pre- and post-op period.
• Assess and treat vitamin and nutrient deficiencies when necessary.
• Respond to outpatient messages, telephone calls and MyChart inbox management.
• Obtaining and reviewing patient’s medical history.
• Conducting physical examinations.
• Ordering and reviewing laboratory studies as well as diagnostic procedures.
• Reviewing patients’ progress and managing patient care accordingly.
• Maintaining all required documentation for patient care.
• Providing training to clinical and non-clinical staff as needed.
• Participating in team meetings, education conferences, and special projects as required.
• Assist in the collection of data for research projects.

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

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.

Additional Information

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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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Required Fields

• * Do you have current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah, and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner as required by state law?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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