Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Clinician

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit, under state law and within scope of practice.

Clinical duties include assessments, forming medical plans, ordering tests, prescribing therapies, documenting care, and collaborating with physicians. Practice locations include West Valley and other University of Utah sites.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah.
• ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by department.
• Utah prescriptive privileges.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency and a national certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or equivalency

National Certification for Nurse Practitioner

Job description

The University of Utah Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit, under state law and within scope of practice.

Clinical duties include assessments, forming medical plans, ordering tests, prescribing therapies, documenting care, and collaborating with physicians. Practice locations include West Valley and other University of Utah sites.