PS Nurse Practitioner – The University of Utah
Job Description
Job Summary
Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and treatment to children referred to the University Developmental Assessment Clinics ( UDAC ), working primarily with the Neonatal Follow-up Program, Child Development Program, and Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program performing in person or virtual clinical visits. Performs assessments and provides 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 1. Assess the physical and developmental condition of patients referred to the UDAC by performing physical / developmental examinations and obtaining medical histories. Formulate the medical and developmental plan based on patient’s condition. 2. Collaborate with hospitals, school districts, and community agencies. Prepare reports for parents, primary care providers and other agencies. 3. 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. 4. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. 5. Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. 6. Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents. 7. Participate in quality improvement activities, processes and provider meetings. 8. Identify and facilitate access to other behavioral, medical or community resources and follow up as necessary. 9. Work closely with the UDAC team, providing guidance and oversight as necessary. 10. Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals as required. 11. Train and supervise students including pre and post graduate level trainees 12. Participate in research ongoing with the UDAC as required. 13. Perform other related duties as assigned. 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. 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 prisoners or 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.
Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and treatment to children referred to the University Developmental Assessment Clinics ( UDAC ), working primarily with the Neonatal Follow-up Program, Child Development Program, and Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program performing in person or virtual clinical visits. Performs assessments and provides 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 1. Assess the physical and developmental condition of patients referred to the UDAC by performing physical / developmental examinations and obtaining medical histories. Formulate the medical and developmental plan based on patient’s condition. 2. Collaborate with hospitals, school districts, and community agencies. Prepare reports for parents, primary care providers and other agencies. 3. 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. 4. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. 5. Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. 6. Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents. 7. Participate in quality improvement activities, processes and provider meetings. 8. Identify and facilitate access to other behavioral, medical or community resources and follow up as necessary. 9. Work closely with the UDAC team, providing guidance and oversight as necessary. 10. Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals as required. 11. Train and supervise students including pre and post graduate level trainees 12. Participate in research ongoing with the UDAC as required. 13. Perform other related duties as assigned. 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. 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 prisoners or 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.