NRH Outpatient Nurse Practitioner

NRH Outpatient Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients being seen in the outpatient clinic at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation hospital. Primary assigned rehab patient population will be Spinal Cord Injury and complex patients, with ability to cover as needed. The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described above.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment in outpatient rehab service.

• Will work closely with, and under the supervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician.

• Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.

• Order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams.

• Perform physical examinations on new and return patients.

• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.

• Monitor dosages and adjust medications.

• Order and supervise the administration of physical therapy.

• Reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.

• Develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.

• Counsel patients and families about health wellness, illness and maintenance.

• Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.

• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.

• May assist in research projects, special projects and committee functions.

• Coverage of other APC team members, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 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

• 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). 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 for information. 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

• 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.

• 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 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.