PS Nurse Practitioner

UtahPresents; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team, focusing on diabetes care for adult patients. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide inpatient diabetes management, requiring expertise in treating hyperglycemia and understanding related comorbidities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diabetes care, excellent clinical skills, and a commitment to patient-centered treatment. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance patient outcomes and support a mission of compassion and quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of diabetes and diabetic complications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform physical examinations.
• Formulate medical plans based on patient conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Skills

Diabetes Care

Patient Assessment

Medical Plan Formulation

Consultation Skills

Clinical Competence

Leadership Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

National Certification

Tools

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

Insulin Pumps

Job description

Details

Open Date 05/09/2025

Requisition Number PRN41855B

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner

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

Full time, inpatient only position, 1 FTE , 2080 hours

7 days on, 7 days off unless covering for another provider, with maximum of 8 consecutive work days, including holiday, 22 weekends per year

Remote on call coverage 10 pm – 7 am (divided evenly between service providers, average 73 nights per year)

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00236 - Endocrinology/Diabetes Researc

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date 05/15/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Great opportunity for Utah licensed NP to join a dedicated team of professional tailoring diabetes care to adult patients. We provide inpatient diabetes or hyperglycemia care and treatment to adult patients admitted to the hospital with wide range of surgical and non-surgical conditions. Requires ability to treat hyperglycemia and diabetes and understand associated comorbidities such kidney disease, heart disease, steroid therapy, tube feeding, total parenteral nutrition, and various surgical conditions. Candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of the different types of diabetes and the medications used to treat each are strongly preferred.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Science Center exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.

2. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.

3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.

4. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.

5. Performs selected placement and interpretation of medical devices used in diabetes care.

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. Counsels’ patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.

10. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

Problem solving

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.

Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.

Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

• Comprehensive knowledge of diabetes and diabetic complications.

• Knowledge and ability to utilize motivational interviewing and other tools for health behavior change.

• Knowledge and ability to initiate and interpret continuous glucose monitoring ( CGMS )and insulin pumps.

• Knowledge and ability to treat diabetes in pregnancy, including knowledge of current standards of care for diabetes in pregnancy. Gestational diabetes and pre-existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the setting of pregnancy

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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