PS Nurse Practitioner

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Neurology in the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical treatment and evaluation to pediatric neurology patients in follow-up visits with modest attending physician support, with a focus on leukodystrophy patients and other pediatric neurogenetic conditions, including care coordination. The Nurse Practitioner will also participate in clinical trials for leukodystrophy patients, with responsibilities shared with the principal investigator, including physical and neurological exams, orders, and coordination of studies. This is an opportunity to join an incredible team and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the United States. The Division of Pediatric Neurology is based at the Primary Children’s Hospital Outpatient Services building on the benches overlooking Salt Lake City. The surrounding area offers immense cultural opportunities, year-round activities, majestic mountains, vibrant city life, and incredible outdoor opportunities. The University of Utah offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately, excellent health care options, a wellness program, generous paid leave time and easy UTA & TRAX transportation access. Current benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits . Pediatrics fosters a family-friendly environment. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Requirements

Required Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Responsibilities

Provides treatment and evaluation to neurology patients in follow-up visits with attending physician support.
Takes complex medical histories and performs physical exams.
Orders lab tests, imaging and electrodiagnostic studies, as well as other diagnostic procedures.
Monitor and adjusts medications as necessary.
Reach tentative diagnoses.
Develops treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician.
Completes visit documentation and notes in a timely manner.
Reviews patient and family phone messages on behalf of physicians on the electronic medical record.
Evaluates patients in follow-up clinical visits.
Updates medical histories.
Assesses response to treatment and side effects of medication.
Formulates plans for ongoing care, discusses these plans as needed with attending physicians, and communicates the plan with patients and family alike.
Depending on division needs and candidates’ interests/goals, there may be the opportunity to participate in subspecialty services (e.g. leukodystrophy clinic).
Provide coordination of patient care within Clinical Trials in partnership with the principle investigator.