PS Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated advanced practice provider to join a dynamic heart failure/transplant team. This role involves assessing patient conditions, formulating medical plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work independently as they gain experience. With a focus on both outpatient and inpatient settings, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the cardiovascular specialty division. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah is required.
• ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and formulate medical plans based on their conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assess healthcare needs.
• Counsel patients and families about health and illness.

Skills

Clinical competence

Leadership skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

National Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Grade: UGR

FLSA Code: Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code: Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary: Daytime shifts only. No call (outside of regular working hours). The exact schedule is TBD (anticipated to be 8-10 hour shifts, including weekends and some holidays).

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00226 - Cardiology

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: 109,756 - 126,756 DOE

Close Date: 05/06/2025

Priority Review Date: 02/05/2025

Job Summary

Seeking a highly engaged advanced practice provider to join the advanced heart failure/transplant group within the cardiovascular specialty division, including responsibilities in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This position will be required to order medications and procedures within their scope of practice. The position will include an onboarding process. It is anticipated that the candidate will initially function with greater attending oversight but practice with increasing independence with accrued experience.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Assess the physical condition of assigned patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
2. Formulates the medical plan based on patient’s condition.
3. Consults with other providers as needed regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
4. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s health care needs.
5. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams.
6. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
7. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
8. Participates in quality improvement activities.
9. Counsel patients, families, and significant others about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
10. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
11. Participates in continuing medical education activities.
12. Assists in the collection of data for research projects.

Problem-Solving:

1. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
2. Demonstrate clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
3. Demonstrate leadership, teaching, research, and communication skills.
4. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

1. Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Preferred:

1. Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
2. Utah State prescriptive privileges.
3. 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.

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.

Preferences

Specialty experience is preferred on a position-by-position basis. Inpatient experience is valued but not required.

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).

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Posting Specific Questions

• * 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