Open Date: 09/27/2024
Requisition Number: PRN39974B
Job Title: PS Nurse Practitioner
Working Title: PS Nurse Practitioner-Outpatient APC
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: M-F 8am-5pm
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: Commensurate with experience
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
Candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients being seen in the outpatient clinic at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation hospital. The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described above.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluation and treatment in outpatient rehab service.
- Will work closely with, and under the supervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician.
- Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.
- Order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams.
- Perform physical examinations on new and return patients.
- Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
- Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
- Order and supervise the administration of physical therapy.
- Reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
- Develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
- Counsel patients and families about health wellness, illness and maintenance.
- Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
- Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
- May assist in research projects.
- Participates in special projects and committee functions.
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:
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
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).
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