PS Nurse Practitioner

Career Progression Track: UGR

FLSA Code:
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code:
Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time:
Yes

Shift: Day

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 7:30 am-5:00 pm; occasional weekends may be required

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00232 - General Internal Medicine

Location:

Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Range: $120,097 - $135,597

Close Date: 05/01/2026

This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

• Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates medical plans and prognosis based on patient condition.
• Consults with physicians regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs.
• Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/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.
• Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
• Demonstrates leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
• Provides care appropriate to the population served.

• Required: Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner required by state law.
• Equivalency:
  Master’s degree in Nursing or current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.
• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by department or privileging criteria.
• Immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy (exceptions for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs).
• Consent to comply with required criminal background check and/or drug screen.

• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP, ATLS.
• Experience in palliative care and related services.
• Experience in teaching and academic program development.
• Documentation of medical services required by regulatory agencies.

• Direct Patient Care: Perform palliative care consults in hospital and outpatient settings; coordinate palliative care services; conduct routine, urgent, and emergent medical evaluations; prescribe medications; coordinate consultations; participate in discharge planning for inpatients with multiple active medical conditions; collaborate with faculty attending physicians and interprofessional teams.
• Teaching Duties: Assist with development and presentation of palliative care educational programs; collaborate with clinical departments; serve as clinical preceptor for APRN/PA students enrolled in approved degree programs.
• Documentation of Medical Services: Complete written documentation required by regulatory agencies; direct completion of POLST forms for appropriate patients.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.