PS Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist responsible for primary care and treatment in a clinical setting. This role involves vital patient assessments, formulating medical care plans, consulting with physicians, and maintaining accurate medical records. Candidates must be licensed in Utah and ideally certified in ACLS/BLS.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah is required.
• Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be preferred.
• Must have completed a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' physical condition and formulates medical care plans.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Counsels patients about health maintenance.

Skills

Clinical Competence

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Summary

This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Job Summary

This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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 clinical problems and health care needs.

Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.

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.

Counsels 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42013B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday with some required weekends

Department: 00232 - General Internal Medicine

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $109,000 to $135,0000

Close Date: 8/27/2025

Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183203

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