PS Nurse Practitioner - Gen Cards - University Hospital

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Research is seeking a motivated PS Nurse Practitioner for an outpatient cardiology role based at University Hospital in Salt Lake City. The position emphasizes general cardiology with collaboration between physician partners and advanced practice clinicians, in a patient-focused, team-based setting.

The NP will assess patients, develop plans, order tests, treat per protocol, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Active licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent and national certification.
• Utah prescriptive privileges and AP credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical condition and obtain medical histories for patients.
• Formulate medical plan and prognosis for cardiology patients.
• Collaborate with health care teams on patient care plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to guide care.
• Initiate therapies per approved protocols and document care.
• Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Counsel patients and families on health maintenance.
• Evaluate, plan and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiology

Outpatient care

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

National Nurse Practitioner Certification

Utah NP licensure

Job description

Open Date 10/21/2026

Requisition Number PRN46569B

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner - Gen Cards - University Hospital

Career Progression Track 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 TBD

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00226 - Cardiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 113043.00 - 150033.00 DOE

Close Date 12/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/21/2026

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our team with an emphasis in general cardiology. The position is an outpatient clinic focused role, primarily based at University Hospital. The position will involve both independent work and close collaboration with physician partner/s and other advanced practice clinicians.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks Advanced Practice Clinicians who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

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 the patient’s condition.
• Collaborate with health care teams regarding patient care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• 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.
• Counsel 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.

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.

Expectations

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

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

Demonstrate leadership, teaching, research, and communication skills.

Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

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 be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferences

• Certification in ACLS / BLS .
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and 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.

Type

Benefited Staff

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.

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