PS Nurse Practitioner

PS Nurse Practitioner The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a full-time, inpatient APC, providing both primary and specialty medical services in a University Health Sciences hospital unit. As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences aims 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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. Responsibilities This individual will function broadly within the specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology, caring primarily for antepartum and postpartum patients in an inpatient environment. Will coordinate inpatient care, consultations/referrals, referring provider follow-up, and discharges. Works with attendings, residents, nurses, medical students, health care assistants and unlicensed support staff. Works closely with the inpatient healthcare team regarding patient health care plans and treatment. Orders, interprets, and evaluates labs and diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s 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. 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. 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. 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 Continuous: Hospital environment. Often: Infectious disease exposure, oils or cutting fluids, hazards (includes 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 Continuous: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. Minimum Qualifications Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah. 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. Preferences 2+ years of experience in a clinical environment. Academic experience, supervision abilities and Spanish speaking capabilities welcomed. Additional services may be supported based on specific provider expertise. This position must have exceptional leadership, communication and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize, be efficient, organized, and thorough and have exceptional time management skills. As a School of Medicine staff member, student and resident education will be a critical component of this position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr