PS Nurse Practitioner

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Cardiology is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our Cardiac Electrophysiology team. The position is primarily outpatient-based and involves occasional outreach clinic participation. In this position, the individual will be involved with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, fellows, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff to coordinate the care of patients with cardiac arrhythmia’s, pacemakers and defibrillators. As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health 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. This position is eligible for generous university benefits ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ ) including; medical-dental-wellness coverage ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/health\ wellness.php ) , an additional immediately vested14.2% of salary employer contribution ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire\401aPlan.php ) to retirement (401a), paid leave ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php ), paid holidays ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/holiday.php ) ,tuition assistance ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php ) for employees and family, free UTA transport pass ( https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/ ) and others. Please see additional benefits details at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/

Requirements

• Required Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates medical plan based on the 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 procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of practice.
• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved 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.
• Educates patients regarding medical condition and promotes health maintenance.
• Evaluates, plans, implements and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

Benefits

• medical-dental-wellness coverage
• an additional immediately vested14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a)
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• tuition assistance for employees and family
• free UTA transport pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees