PS Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah Health is a top ranked academic medical center recognized for quality, safety, and accountability. As a patient‑focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences Center exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. The Department of Surgery highly values Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) in both inpatient and ambulatory practice. The Division of General Surgery, Surgical ICU is looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) who is patient‑focused, self‑motivated, and works effectively in a team environment. Job Summary: The APC in the Division of General Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care Unit provides care to critically ill patients, most of whom are post‑op or trauma patients. The provider works in a 12‑bed Surgical ICU alongside residents, medical students, APC students, fellows, and faculty attending physicians. Responsibilities Bedside care of critically ill patients in a 12‑bed Surgical ICU. Procedures as needed based on training, proficiency, and clinical necessity. Participate in team meetings, education conferences, creation of SICU APC and resident call schedules, and opportunities for research and QI projects. Collaborate with multiple team members to ensure the best outcomes possible. Minimum Qualifications Required: Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah. Completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. National Certification requiring successful completion of a nationally accredited examination. Must fulfill all patient‑sensitive requirements, including immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy. Preferred: Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP, or ATLS (may be required by the department). Utah State prescriptive privileges. Experience with credentialing and privileging procedures per UHPPM 1‑56. Preferences Critical care experience (preferred but not required). Inpatient experience (preferred). 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. 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). For more information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, please refer to the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at This position may require a criminal background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr