University of Utah
PS Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84101
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Open Date 11/19/2024 Requisition Number PRN40377B Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner 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
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. As with any active medical practitioner, hours may extend to accomplish the work required that particular day.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $105,893 - $115,000 Close Date 02/19/2025 Priority Review Date Job Summary
Job Summary
The Developmental Assessment Clinics at the University of Utah is looking for an outstanding Nurse Practitioner. The candidate will provide primary care and treatment to children referred to our Developmental Assessment Clinics (DAC), working primarily with the Neonatal Follow-up Program, Child Development Program, and Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program, performing in person or virtual clinical visits. The perfect candidate will have experience with developmental examinations and working with children with developmental concerns such as cerebral palsy, autism, speech/language concerns, motor skill concerns, etc. You will be an active member of our multidisciplinary team performing assessments and providing recommendations for interventions as necessary to enhance and improve developmental outcomes. Clinics are held in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates * 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately * Generous paid leave time * 11 paid Holidays per year * 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children * Flex spending accounts * Free transit on most UTA services * Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel * Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
* Assess the physical and developmental condition of patients referred to the DAC by performing physical / developmental examinations and obtaining medical histories. Formulate the medical and developmental plan based on patient's condition. * Collaborate with hospitals, school districts, and community agencies. Prepare reports for parents, primary care providers and other agencies. * Consult with physician(s) and multidisciplinary team regarding patient health care plans and treatment. Work in conjunction with the patient's primary care provider or medical home. Participate in care conferences and staffing meetings. * Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs. * Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. * Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents. * Participate in quality improvement activities, processes and provider meetings. * Identify and facilitate access to other behavioral, medical or community resources and follow up as necessary. * Work closely with the DAC team, providing guidance and oversight as necessary. * Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals as required. * Train and supervise students including pre and post graduate level trainees. * Participate in research ongoing with the DAC as required. * Participate in quality improvement projects. * Perform other related duties as assigned.
Comments
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
* This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around behavioral health patients.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
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
Preferences
* Prior experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics, NBICU or Family Medicine. * Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge, preferably working with infants/pediatric patients with neurological, autism spectrum disorder and other health/developmental care concerns. * Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Applicants will be screened according to 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Do you have current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah, and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner as required by state law? * Yes * No
* * Do you have experience in a pediatrics or family practice setting? * Yes * No
* * Indicate your level of bilingual Spanish language proficiency: * Elementary Proficiency * Limited working proficiency * Professional working proficiency * Full professional proficiency * Native or bilingual proficiency
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter
Announcement
Details
Open Date 11/19/2024 Requisition Number PRN40377B Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner 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
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. As with any active medical practitioner, hours may extend to accomplish the work required that particular day.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $105,893 - $115,000 Close Date 02/19/2025 Priority Review Date Job Summary
Job Summary
The Developmental Assessment Clinics at the University of Utah is looking for an outstanding Nurse Practitioner. The candidate will provide primary care and treatment to children referred to our Developmental Assessment Clinics (DAC), working primarily with the Neonatal Follow-up Program, Child Development Program, and Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program, performing in person or virtual clinical visits. The perfect candidate will have experience with developmental examinations and working with children with developmental concerns such as cerebral palsy, autism, speech/language concerns, motor skill concerns, etc. You will be an active member of our multidisciplinary team performing assessments and providing recommendations for interventions as necessary to enhance and improve developmental outcomes. Clinics are held in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates * 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately * Generous paid leave time * 11 paid Holidays per year * 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children * Flex spending accounts * Free transit on most UTA services * Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel * Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
* Assess the physical and developmental condition of patients referred to the DAC by performing physical / developmental examinations and obtaining medical histories. Formulate the medical and developmental plan based on patient's condition. * Collaborate with hospitals, school districts, and community agencies. Prepare reports for parents, primary care providers and other agencies. * Consult with physician(s) and multidisciplinary team regarding patient health care plans and treatment. Work in conjunction with the patient's primary care provider or medical home. Participate in care conferences and staffing meetings. * Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs. * Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. * Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents. * Participate in quality improvement activities, processes and provider meetings. * Identify and facilitate access to other behavioral, medical or community resources and follow up as necessary. * Work closely with the DAC team, providing guidance and oversight as necessary. * Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals as required. * Train and supervise students including pre and post graduate level trainees. * Participate in research ongoing with the DAC as required. * Participate in quality improvement projects. * Perform other related duties as assigned.
Comments
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
* This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around behavioral health patients.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
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
Preferences
* Prior experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics, NBICU or Family Medicine. * Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge, preferably working with infants/pediatric patients with neurological, autism spectrum disorder and other health/developmental care concerns. * Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Applicants will be screened according to 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Do you have current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah, and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner as required by state law? * Yes * No
* * Do you have experience in a pediatrics or family practice setting? * Yes * No
* * Indicate your level of bilingual Spanish language proficiency: * Elementary Proficiency * Limited working proficiency * Professional working proficiency * Full professional proficiency * Native or bilingual proficiency
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter