Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner

Details

Open Date 03/25/2026

Requisition Number PRN44563B

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Full-time clinical position with a mix of outpatient clinic responsibilities, inpatient consultation service, and shared call coverage based on program needs.

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Scheduled shifts may vary depending on operational needs. As with any active medical practitioner, hours may extend to accomplish the work required that particular day. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs after training period is complete provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $105,893 - $138,000

Close Date 06/25/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Program at Primary Children’s Hospital.

The Nurse Practitioner will serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary pulmonary hypertension team and will support clinical care, care coordination, and program development for children with pulmonary vascular disease. The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with pulmonary hypertension physicians, nurse coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in the management of pediatric pulmonary hypertension while helping support the continued growth of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Primary Children’s Hospital.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)

• 14.2% retirement contributions

• Generous paid leave time

• 11 paid Holidays per year

• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Flex spending accounts

• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000

• Variety of elective insurance coverage , including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.

• 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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Outpatient Clinical Care

• Participate in pulmonary hypertension outpatient clinics initially with PH attending physicians and eventually see patients independently as competency develops.

• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments including patient history, physical exams, and medication management.

• Provide patient and family education regarding pulmonary hypertension, disease management, and treatment plans.

• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams involved in the management of pulmonary hypertension patients.

• Assist with ordering and coordinating laboratory testing, imaging studies, and specialty referrals.

• Support clinic follow-up including test results, medication adjustments, equipment orders, and patient communication.

• Assist with insurance authorizations and appeals for pulmonary hypertension therapies.

• Triage patient phone calls in collaboration with the PH nurse coordinator and communicate urgent concerns to PH attending physicians.

• Participate in multidisciplinary clinic conferences and care planning discussions.

Inpatient Clinical Care

• Develop progressive independence in the consultative care of hospitalized children with pulmonary hypertension.

• Participate in inpatient consultation services for pulmonary hypertension patients.

• Round on stable chronic inpatients including NICU and other inpatient units outside of the CICU .

• Participate in CICU rounds as a pulmonary hypertension consultant in collaboration with the primary team.

• Serve as a clinical resource for management of pulmonary hypertension therapies including oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and inhaled treatments.

• Facilitate approval, initiation, and medication refill coordination for PH therapies with the PH nurse coordinator.

• Provide education and training for patients, families, and clinical staff regarding pulmonary hypertension management and home monitoring.

• Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care for PH patients.

• Attend cardiac catheterization procedures to support care coordination and patient education when appropriate.

• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary care conferences.

Program Development, Quality Improvement, and Research

• Participate in development and revision of clinical protocols and care pathways related to pulmonary hypertension.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on outcomes for pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients.

• Assist with data collection and reporting for national registries and program accreditation requirements.

• Support ongoing program development initiatives within the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program.

• Participate in clinical research and collaborative studies when appropriate.

• Provide educational presentations to multidisciplinary teams regarding pulmonary hypertension care.

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.

Preferences

Department Preferences

• Prior experience in pediatric cardiology, pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, or critical care.

• Experience working in multidisciplinary clinical teams.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Interest in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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