PS Nurse Practitioner

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

PS Nurse Practitioner

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Job Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery is looking for NPs for a position in the NeuroCritical Care unit (NCC). 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.

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.


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Requisition Number: PRN41606B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Variable shifts - primarily day and swing with some nights. Shifts are scheduled to average approximately 40 hours per week; though some weeks may be more (up to 50 hrs) for training and education, etc.
Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $110,000 to $140,000 depending on experience
Close Date: 7/14/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181021




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