Nurse Practitioner PRN JJYS

Utah; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 90,921 - 92,299; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah in Hurricane, Utah is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive healthcare at the Juvenile Justice and Youth Services Washington County Youth Center. You will manage patient panels, provide primary care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a rural, underserved setting.

You will have autonomy, mentorship, and opportunities to teach while supporting vulnerable youth across Utah.

Qualifications

• Utah licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency and national certification.
• Utah prescriptive privileges.
• Credentialing and privileging at time of hire per UHPPM 1-56.
• Immunization per CDC standards; exemptions limited by policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and identify health changes.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests for primary care conditions.
• Develop differential diagnoses and manage emergencies/triage.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.
• Maintain complete medical records and participate in quality improvement.
• Serve as preceptor for students and collaborate with clinic staff.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency

National Certification

Utah prescriptive privileges

ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS credentials (optional)

Job description

Overview

Open Date 07/08/2026

Requisition Number PRN17193N

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title Nurse Practitioner PRN JJYS

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 8

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary Work hours may be selected by the NP in coordination and alignment with the needs of the clinic during typical business hours.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC

Location Other

City Hurricane, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 66.50

Close Date 10/06/2026

Job Summary

Join a driven team of clinicians making a real difference in the lives of underserved youth across Utah. The University of Utah College of Nursing’s Practice and Community Collaboration division is seeking a nurse practitioner to deliver comprehensive healthcare at the Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) Washington County Youth Center — a rural clinic serving one of Utah’s most medically underserved and historically overlooked populations.

This is more than a clinical role. You’ll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that values autonomy, mentorship, and meaningful work. Our providers enjoy a high degree of self-determination, manage their own patient panels, and collaborate with colleagues who are genuinely invested in each other’s success and in the future of the profession. We are also proud partners in training the next generation of nurse practitioners, and that spirit of teaching and growth runs through everything we do.

This position is primarily in-person at the Washington County Youth Center, with opportunities to expand your role through telehealth coverage at other JJYS locations across the state. Most of our clinics operate Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Our JJYS medical clinics run 5–7 days per week, with providers scheduled on weekdays — and compensated evening and weekend call opportunities may become available over time.

If you’re looking for a position where clinical excellence meets purpose, and where your practice can shape both individual lives and the broader systems of care that serve vulnerable youth, we’d love for you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive physical examination to identify the normal and abnormal changes associated with health, injury and /or disease states.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures and tests, as indicated by the history and physical examination, for acute and common primary care conditions.
• Develop differential diagnoses on the basis of clinical and laboratory data.
• Differentiate common primary care problems and other deviations from normal. Recognize emergency situations and initiate emergency care/triage.
• Provide for general health needs of patients, including health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Initiate health promotion and disease prevention strategies that consider the individual’s age, developmental status, disability, culture, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
• Provide individualized client teaching and counseling in respect to current identified problem, disease states and social/cultural situation.
• 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.
• Functions as preceptor for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferences / 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.
• 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.
• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
• University of Utah non-discrimination and Title IX information; contact details provided on the non-discrimination page.