PS Nurse Practitioner - Campus

Only for registered members Campus, United States

21 hours ago

$100,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year

Job Summary · The University of Utah is a top-ranked academic medical center in quality, safety, and accountability by Vizient, Inc. (formerly the University Health System Consortium). As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the ...

Job description

Job Summary
The University of Utah is a top-ranked academic medical center in quality, safety, and accountability by Vizient, Inc. (formerly the University Health System Consortium).

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences 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.

The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

The Division of Vascular Surgery is looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) who is a patient-focused, self-motivated provider and can work effectively in a team environment.

Our APCs are valued members of our team and work collaboratively with the physicians as well as independently. We expect excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

In addition to working in a world-class institution with excellent benefits, there is ongoing education with weekly meetings geared specifically towards Vascular Surgery, practice standards guided by evidence-based research, and opportunities for project and research involvement.

The Vascular Surgery group includes 6 faculty surgeons, 2 fellows, and 9 APCs. APCs in the Division of Vascular Surgery provides 24/7 care to patients at the University Hospital.

The NP or PA will provide a patient evaluation on a rotating coverage schedule which includes days, nights, and weekend coverage.

There is an expectation for the APC to become increasingly comfortable with minor procedures and becoming a first assist in the OR.

In addition to the care of our patients, occasionally shared responsibility for teaching residents, medical students, and APC students will be expected as is participation in team meetings, education conferences, and special projects as required.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences 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 considered Category I:
Mandatory and required on-campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations.

Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the work site if they are healthy and without COVID -19 symptoms.

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories 2. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition 3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment 4. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs 5. Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence 6. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy 7. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents 8. Active participation in developing and implementing quality improvement measures 9. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness and promotes health maintenance 10. Evaluates, plans, implements and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures This job description 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment

Often:

Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting

Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead 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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