PS Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a full-time PS Nurse Practitioner to join their pediatric care team. This role involves delivering primary care services at the Sugar House Health Center and conducting evaluations at various clinics. Candidates should be licensed in Utah and have experience in pediatrics, with a commitment to collaborative healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage

14.2% retirement contributions

Generous paid leave time

11 paid holidays per year

50% tuition reduction

Flex spending accounts

Free transit on most UTA services

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah required.
• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric primary care ambulatory services.
• Conduct patient evaluations and manage treatment plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Details

Open Date 05/27/2025

Requisition Number PRN42026B

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 Variable

Work Schedule Summary

40 hours per week. Availability Monday through Saturday from 7am-7pm

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location Other

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $105,893 - $135,002

Close Date 08/27/2025

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

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Division of General Pediatrics and the Developmental Assessment Clinics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner. This full-time Nurse Practitioner will join a growing clinical team in a multi-disciplinary team of Pediatricians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Occupational and Physical Therapists. Responsibilities include Saturday and evening pediatric primary care ambulatory services focused at our Sugar House Health Center, as well as weekday developmental assessment intake appointments, evaluations, and return patient visits at our Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services and South Main Clinic locations. Additional services at other locations may be required, depending on clinical need. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the entire care team to deliver excellent primary care.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• The Nurse Practitioner will provide pediatric primary care ambulatory services at our Sugar House Health Center, in collaboration with a team of Physicians, Medical Assistants, and Care Managers.

• The Nurse Practitioner will provide pediatric intake, developmental evaluations, and return patient visits in our Developmental Assessment Clinics focused in our Child Development Program.

• Conduct patient evaluations, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, creating and managing treatment plans and documenting clinical encounters.

• Participation in clinic(s) and division quality improvement initiatives.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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

Department Preferences:

• Prior experience in pediatrics.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in healthcare delivery teams.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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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