Outpatient Nurse Practitioner – Build a New Clinic

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Nurse Practitioner for our outpatient clinic at the University health sciences campus. The role involves primary and specialty care, with training at the University prior to welcoming patients at the new West Valley site.

You will work within an outpatient setting to establish and expand services, collaborating with physicians and health teams. The position requires NP licensure in Utah, national certification, and the ability to obtain prescriptive privileges.

Qualifications

• Current NP licensure in Utah is required.
• Board certification or national certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain prescriptive privileges in Utah.

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.

Skills

Clinical competence

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent

National Certification for Nurse Practitioner

Utah prescriptive privileges

Job description

University of Utah seeks a Nurse Practitioner for our outpatient clinic at the University health sciences campus. The role involves primary and specialty care, with training at the University prior to welcoming patients at the new West Valley site.

You will work within an outpatient setting to establish and expand services, collaborating with physicians and health teams. The position requires NP licensure in Utah, national certification, and the ability to obtain prescriptive privileges.