Palliative Care NP Fellowship - 1-Year Training & Benefits

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Utah in Utah City is seeking a PS Nurse Practitioner for a Palliative Care Fellowship. The role includes primary care in clinic or hospital, collaboration with physicians, and leadership in patient care plans.

The one-year program emphasizes training in palliative and hospice practices with rotation between inpatient teams and rural settings. The fellowship offers a competitive stipend with full benefits, didactic lectures, and opportunities to attend the Annual Assembly and

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah.
• Utah prescriptive privileges.
• Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent and national certification.
• Credentialing and privileging at time of hire as required by UHPPM 1-56.
• Immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy (limited exemptions possible).

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 health care needs.
• Performs selected invasive procedures within scope of competence.
• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related treatment.
• Maintains required medical records and documentation.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Counsels patients and families about health and illness.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

University of Utah in Utah City is seeking a PS Nurse Practitioner for a Palliative Care Fellowship. The role includes primary care in clinic or hospital, collaboration with physicians, and leadership in patient care plans.

The one-year program emphasizes training in palliative and hospice practices with rotation between inpatient teams and rural settings. The fellowship offers a competitive stipend with full benefits, didactic lectures, and opportunities to attend the Annual Assembly and