Clinical Trials Nurse | PART-TIME

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Variable

VP Area U of U Health – Academics

Department 00260 – Division of General Surgery

The Burn Advanced Practice Clinician (BAPC) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who has successfully completed a clinical Master’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing or a Physician Assistant (PA) who has successfully obtained their degree from an accredited school and passed the NCCPA certification exam. BAPCs are required to have current prescriptive licensure in accordance with Utah State Laws and Controlled Substance licensing. The BAPC will collaborate with burn surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other health care providers (including prehospital providers through rehabilitation) to provide expert clinical care for burn patients in emergency and urgent situations, including advanced assessment, diagnosis and patient management in the clinic, ICU, ED, OR and consultations. BAPC’s will participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities on a continual basis.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. 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.

Performs and documents patient history, physical examinations and assessment of Burn Service patients.

Orders and interprets laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests.

Orders medications and treatments that include all approved formulary medications, wound care products, and controlled substances II‑V, in accordance with Utah state laws and in consultation with burn service physicians.

Develops and reviews documented plan of care and consults with attending burn surgeon, senior resident, patients and family regarding plan of care.

The outpatient BAPC is the primary participant in daily outpatient burn clinic, providing continuity with patient telephone calls, clinic coordination and consultation with rotating attendings and residents.

BAPC will aid in completing paperwork for all Burn Service patients, including patients they may not have seen personally, by reviewing patient’s electronic medical record. Signatures may be obtained by attending burn surgeon once paperwork is complete.

Performs procedures under the supervision of the burn attending. Procedures may be delegated to the BAPC once formal proctoring is obtained as per Department of Surgery credentialing, at which time procedures may be delegated to the BAPC and performed independently.

Develops at least one performance improvement project/year.

Efficiently and effectively uses resources to ensure the financial viability of the Burn Service.

The BAPC has the responsibility to assure Burn Clinic clinician coverage for all open clinic hours. The BAPC responds to requests for evaluation and management of potential Burn Service patients in the ED, floor and telemedicine visits.

In collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other members of the burn team, develops, promotes, and maintains interdisciplinary teamwork using effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates commitment to the University Health Care system philosophy and ongoing initiatives related to clinical practice, education, and research.

Serves as a consultant and liaison between the Burn Service and clinical, ancillary, and support services.

Attends and participates in Burn Trauma ICU Interdisciplinary Quality Management Committee meetings; meeting the 50% attendance requirement that will be reviewed at yearly job performance evaluation.

Actively participates in the educational process of medical students, interns, residents, advanced practice nursing students, PA students, and nursing students.

Obtains and documents continuing education hours required to maintain licensure.

Serves as patient/family liaison in education of Burn Service patients and their families.

Develops new patient education materials as needed for posting on the burn web page.

Serves as a resource to staff and patients on burn related subjects and resources available.

Participates in staff development of all inpatient units with burn patients.

This will be reviewed at yearly job performance evaluation.

Encourages the application of current research to clinical practice by providing in‑services to inpatient units as requested.

Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrated 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.

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

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.

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.

General Surgery or Trauma/Burn clinical experience

Intensive Care clinical experience

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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. On request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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