PS Nurse Practitioner, General Cardiology, South Jordan Healthcare

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our team with an emphasis in general cardiology. The position is an outpatient clinic-focused role, primarily based out of our South Jordan community clinic. The position will involve both independent work and close collaboration with physician partner/s and other advanced practice clinicians.

• Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Collaborates with health care teams regarding patient care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• 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.
• Counsel 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.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
• Demonstrate leadership, teaching, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (requiring completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency).
• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.
• New hires must apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
• Immunized in accordance with CDC standards and hospital policy.

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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. Veterans’ preference is provided to qualified applicants upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Contact:
Human Resources: (801) 581‑2169, employment